Airport Service Workers

Salaries for airport service workers vary based on the size and location of the airport and the worker's job description and level of experience. In July 2024, Indeed.com reported the average salary for Shuttle drivers was $48,615. According to Glassdoor, skycaps and wheel chair attendants who work at the busiest airports can earn base annual pay between $43,000 and $71,000 per year. Additional compensation, such as tips, may average $7,779 annually. According to the Department of Labor, the Median annual salary is $34,840. In July 2024, airport concession workers earned hourly wages that ranged from $10.45 to $18.65, averaging $13.96, according to Indeed. Food preparers earn an average hourly wage of over $15.85 an hour, or about $32,960 annually. Food service managers had median annual salaries of $63,060 in May 2023, according to the Department of Labor. Parking attendants earned salaries that ranged from less than $22,890 to $40,500 or more. Janitors had median annual earnings of $35,020, while baggage porters earned median annual salaries of $34,840.