ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines announced Friday that it will give more than 80,000 employees a 4% pay increase starting June 1. The raise does not apply to pilots or dispatchers.
In a memo to staff, CEO Ed Bastian credited the increase to the employees’ strong performance and the airline’s solid financial position.
Delta Pay Raises Coming in June
“This raise is possible thanks to your solid performance and Delta’s strong foundation,” Bastian wrote.
A company spokesperson noted that 2026 marks the fifth consecutive year of pay increases for eligible employees.
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Delta, Georgia’s largest private employer, has been generous with its workforce recently. Earlier this year, the airline shared $1.3 billion in 2025 profits with employees — the equivalent of about four weeks of extra pay. Bastian said the company expects to invest roughly $18 billion in its people this year.
“Thank you for everything you do to keep safety first and care for each other and our customers,” he added.
The move reflects Delta’s ongoing efforts to reward its workforce amid strong financial performance.
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