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Host/Hostess salary
Average host/hostess salary
$12.6
How much does a host/hostess make?
The average host/hostess salary in the United States is $26,207. Host/hostess salaries typically range between $20,000 and $33,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for host/hostesses is $12.6 per hour.
Host/hostess salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Host/hostesses earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Host/Hostess earn more?
Average host/hostess salary by state
Highest paying states for host/hostesses
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $26,016 | $12.51 |
| 2 | Arizona | $26,042 | $12.52 |
| 3 | Ohio | $23,919 | $11.50 |
| 4 | Arkansas | $23,799 | $11.44 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $23,791 | $11.44 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $23,829 | $11.46 |
| 7 | Texas | $24,272 | $11.67 |
| 8 | Indiana | $23,829 | $11.46 |
| 9 | California | $26,738 | $12.85 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $23,778 | $11.43 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $23,906 | $11.49 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $28,542 | $13.72 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $24,768 | $11.91 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $24,188 | $11.63 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $23,902 | $11.49 |
| 16 | Florida | $23,795 | $11.44 |
| 17 | Alabama | $23,747 | $11.42 |
| 18 | Oregon | $25,393 | $12.21 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $23,777 | $11.43 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $24,114 | $11.59 |
| 21 | Utah | $24,764 | $11.91 |
| 22 | Michigan | $24,074 | $11.57 |
| 23 | Colorado | $24,090 | $11.58 |
| 24 | Idaho | $24,700 | $11.88 |
| 25 | Delaware | $24,087 | $11.58 |
| 26 | Washington | $24,831 | $11.94 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $23,725 | $11.41 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $24,035 | $11.56 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $24,376 | $11.72 |
| 30 | Kansas | $23,869 | $11.48 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $23,933 | $11.51 |
| 32 | Iowa | $23,919 | $11.50 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $24,784 | $11.92 |
| 34 | New York | $24,458 | $11.76 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $23,987 | $11.53 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $23,884 | $11.48 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $23,738 | $11.41 |
| 38 | Missouri | $23,831 | $11.46 |
| 39 | Illinois | $23,897 | $11.49 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $24,677 | $11.86 |
| 41 | Montana | $24,075 | $11.57 |
| 42 | Maryland | $23,972 | $11.53 |
| 43 | Virginia | $23,846 | $11.46 |
| 44 | Georgia | $23,755 | $11.42 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $24,070 | $11.57 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $24,856 | $11.95 |
| 47 | Alaska | $23,763 | $11.42 |
| 48 | Maine | $24,878 | $11.96 |
| 49 | Vermont | $24,841 | $11.94 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $23,946 | $11.51 |
| 51 | Massachusetts | $24,802 | $11.92 |
Highest paying cities for host/hostesses
The highest-paying cities for host/hostesses are Urban Honolulu, HI, San Francisco, CA, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $28,590 | $13.75 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $26,896 | $12.93 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $26,012 | $12.51 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $25,994 | $12.50 |
| 5 | Washington, UT | $25,547 | $12.28 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $25,283 | $12.16 |
| 7 | Portland, ME | $24,883 | $11.96 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | $24,829 | $11.94 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $24,825 | $11.94 |
| 10 | Albuquerque, NM | $24,741 | $11.89 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $24,463 | $11.76 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $24,417 | $11.74 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $24,197 | $11.63 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs, CO | $24,120 | $11.60 |
| 15 | Baltimore, MD | $23,993 | $11.54 |
| 16 | Madison, WI | $23,984 | $11.53 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $23,930 | $11.50 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $23,927 | $11.50 |
| 19 | Omaha, NE | $23,883 | $11.48 |
| 20 | New Orleans, LA | $23,875 | $11.48 |
Host/Hostesses are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Host/Hostess salary details
A host/hostess's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a host/hostess's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $26,207 | $2,184 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying host/hostess jobs
The highest paying types of host/hostesses are maitre d, preacher, and host coordinator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
| Front Desk Host | $31,080 | $2,590 | $14.94 | 69,194 |
| Party Host | $25,777 | $2,148 | $12.39 | 10,198 |
| Event Host | $29,232 | $2,436 | $14.05 | 15,092 |
| Server And Hostess | $28,020 | $2,335 | $13.47 | 97,109 |
| Cashier/Host | $24,581 | $2,048 | $11.82 | 131,740 |
Top companies hiring host/hostesses now:
Which companies pay host/hostesses the most?
Host/hostess salaries at Cisco and St. Petersburg Yacht Club are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average host/hostess salary at companies like Rich Products and Lexington Country Club are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cisco | $37,560 | $18.06 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg Yacht Club | $36,933 | $17.76 |
| 3 | Rich Products | $36,643 | $17.62 |
| 4 | Lexington Country Club | $35,709 | $17.17 |
| 5 | First Book | $34,388 | $16.53 |
| 6 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $33,905 | $16.30 |
| 7 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $33,836 | $16.27 |
| 8 | On The Border | $33,572 | $16.14 |
| 9 | Aspen Snowmass | $33,313 | $16.02 |
| 10 | Anthony | $33,197 | $15.96 |
| 11 | dnata | $33,099 | $15.91 |
| 12 | Hyatt Hotels | $32,981 | $15.86 |
| 13 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | $32,824 | $15.78 |
| 14 | Scottsdale Insurance | $32,787 | $15.76 |
| 15 | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | $32,767 | $15.75 |
| 16 | Skokie Country Club | $32,600 | $15.67 |
| 17 | Il Fornaio | $32,590 | $15.67 |
| 18 | HUB International | $32,473 | $15.61 |
| 19 | bartaco | $32,387 | $15.57 |
| 20 | Jeff Ruby | $32,256 | $15.51 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Host/Hostess salary trends
The average host/hostess salary has risen by $5,838 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average host/hostess earned $20,369 annually, but today, they earn $26,207 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for host/hostesses over the last decade.
Compare host/hostess salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average host/hostess salary over time
Compare host/hostess salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Host/Hostess salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,200 | $12.60 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $25,300 | $12.18 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $24,300 | $11.69 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $23,000 | $11.04 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $21,900 | $10.54 | +4.0% |
Recently added host/hostess salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Corp | Host-Hostess for Lake Crescent | Port Angeles, WA | 12/17/2024 | $37,044 |
| J.F. Shea | Host/Hostess, Food & Beverage | Peoria, AZ | 12/17/2024 | $25,357 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Host Hostess | Greenwood Village, CO | 12/16/2024 | $30,908 |
| TPI Hospitality | Host/Hostess (Green Mill) | Independence, KS | 12/16/2024 | $22,957 |
| Westgate LVH LLC | Host/Hostess | Gatlinburg, TN | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Host/Hostess | Lane, KS | 12/16/2024 | $27,131 |
| Entegra Procurement Services | Host/Hostess | Kissimmee, FL | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Montage International | Host/Hostess, Set | Newport Beach, CA | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Alfond Scholarship Foundation | Host/Hostess | Winter Park, FL | 12/16/2024 | $29,218 |
| Livingwell Health Clubs Ltd. | Host/Hostess, Restaurant-Signia By Hilton Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
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