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Hostess salary
Average hostess salary
$12.64
How much does a hostess make?
The average hostess salary in the United States is $26,298. Hostess salaries typically range between $20,000 and $34,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for hostesses is $12.64 per hour.
Hostess salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Hostesses earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Where can a Hostess earn more?
Hostess salary estimates from across the web
Average hostess salary by state
Highest paying states for hostesses
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $25,473 | $12.25 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $27,461 | $13.20 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $25,672 | $12.34 |
| 4 | Arizona | $25,318 | $12.17 |
| 5 | Michigan | $25,024 | $12.03 |
| 6 | Ohio | $24,618 | $11.84 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $27,285 | $13.12 |
| 8 | Maine | $27,479 | $13.21 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $24,204 | $11.64 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $23,975 | $11.53 |
| 11 | Vermont | $27,381 | $13.16 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $24,040 | $11.56 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $24,350 | $11.71 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $24,110 | $11.59 |
| 15 | Indiana | $24,289 | $11.68 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $24,745 | $11.90 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $27,444 | $13.19 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $26,184 | $12.59 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $26,976 | $12.97 |
| 20 | New York | $26,445 | $12.71 |
| 21 | Idaho | $24,569 | $11.81 |
| 22 | Utah | $24,517 | $11.79 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $24,504 | $11.78 |
| 24 | Colorado | $24,193 | $11.63 |
| 25 | Delaware | $25,393 | $12.21 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $23,993 | $11.54 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $23,912 | $11.50 |
| 28 | California | $26,201 | $12.60 |
| 29 | Kansas | $24,120 | $11.60 |
| 30 | Alabama | $24,015 | $11.55 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $24,039 | $11.56 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $24,020 | $11.55 |
| 33 | Maryland | $24,939 | $11.99 |
| 34 | Illinois | $24,492 | $11.78 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $27,269 | $13.11 |
| 36 | Texas | $24,253 | $11.66 |
| 37 | Montana | $24,222 | $11.65 |
| 38 | Missouri | $24,076 | $11.57 |
| 39 | Oregon | $24,915 | $11.98 |
| 40 | Iowa | $24,245 | $11.66 |
| 41 | Virginia | $24,422 | $11.74 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $24,160 | $11.62 |
| 43 | Georgia | $23,923 | $11.50 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $24,450 | $11.75 |
| 45 | Florida | $23,876 | $11.48 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $24,617 | $11.84 |
| 47 | Washington | $24,550 | $11.80 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $24,177 | $11.62 |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $24,809 | $11.93 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $24,015 | $11.55 |
| 51 | Alaska | $23,589 | $11.34 |
Highest paying cities for hostesses
The highest-paying cities for hostesses are Portland, ME, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, ME | $27,494 | $13.22 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $27,461 | $13.20 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $26,416 | $12.70 |
| 4 | Redondo Beach, CA | $26,257 | $12.62 |
| 5 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,451 | $12.24 |
| 6 | Tempe, AZ | $25,351 | $12.19 |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $24,832 | $11.94 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $24,793 | $11.92 |
| 9 | El Paso, TX | $24,786 | $11.92 |
| 10 | Eagan, MN | $24,598 | $11.83 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $24,576 | $11.82 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $24,479 | $11.77 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $24,416 | $11.74 |
| 14 | Richmond, VA | $24,345 | $11.70 |
| 15 | Denver, CO | $24,185 | $11.63 |
| 16 | Raleigh, NC | $24,078 | $11.58 |
| 17 | Wichita, KS | $24,074 | $11.57 |
| 18 | Oklahoma City, OK | $24,054 | $11.56 |
| 19 | Bossier City, LA | $24,036 | $11.56 |
| 20 | Daphne, AL | $23,965 | $11.52 |
Hostesses are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Hostess salary details
A hostess's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a hostess's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $26,298 | $2,192 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying hostess jobs
The highest paying types of hostesses are caterer/server, fine dining server, and customer service and serving.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Dining Server | $32,140 | $2,678 | $15.45 | 77,549 |
| Room Service Server | $26,717 | $2,226 | $12.84 | 144,551 |
| Dining Room Server | $29,540 | $2,462 | $14.20 | 99,079 |
| Banquet Server | $29,017 | $2,418 | $13.95 | 125,381 |
| Server/Barista | $30,749 | $2,562 | $14.78 | 173,073 |
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
Which companies pay hostesses the most?
Hostess salaries at V-Soft Consulting and Children's of Alabama are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average hostess salary at companies like Maggiano's Little Italy and Bertucci's are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V-Soft Consulting | $33,191 | $15.96 |
| 2 | Children's of Alabama | $33,011 | $15.87 |
| 3 | Maggiano's Little Italy | $32,973 | $15.85 |
| 4 | Bertucci's | $32,496 | $15.62 |
| 5 | Hyatt Hotels | $32,415 | $15.58 |
| 6 | Anthony | $32,373 | $15.56 |
| 7 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | $32,244 | $15.50 |
| 8 | Belmont High School | $32,195 | $15.48 |
| 9 | HealthTrust | $31,534 | $15.16 |
| 10 | Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc | $31,381 | $15.09 |
| 11 | Interstate Hotels & Resorts | $31,365 | $15.08 |
| 12 | Gallagher | $31,008 | $14.91 |
| 13 | Southern Illinois Healthcare | $30,679 | $14.75 |
| 14 | TooJay's | $30,131 | $14.49 |
| 15 | Corporate Caterers Orlando | $29,748 | $14.30 |
| 16 | Glory Days Grill | $29,680 | $14.27 |
| 17 | PeopleReady | $29,253 | $14.06 |
| 18 | Avera Health | $29,200 | $14.04 |
| 19 | Adecco | $29,167 | $14.02 |
| 20 | Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar | $29,001 | $13.94 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Hostess salary trends
The average hostess salary has risen by $5,859 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average hostess earned $20,439 annually, but today, they earn $26,298 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for hostesses over the last decade.
Compare hostess salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average hostess salary over time
Compare hostess salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Hostess salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,300 | $12.64 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $25,400 | $12.23 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $24,400 | $11.73 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $23,000 | $11.08 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $22,000 | $10.58 | +4.0% |
Recently added hostess salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Miami | Hostess | Miami, FL | 12/16/2024 | $34,394 |
| Santa Marina | Panini Kabob Grill-Server, Busser, Host (+Tips Up To A Week) | Marina del Rey, CA | 12/14/2024 | $36,063 |
| Chicago Ridge School District 127 | Substitute Lunchroom Hostess | Kane, IL | 12/13/2024 | $27,131 |
| Woodmont Country Club | Hostess | Rockville, MD | 12/12/2024 | $35,792 |
| Hillcrest Health Services | Hosts/Servers | Omaha, NE | 12/11/2024 | $27,131 |
| Cooperrestaurants | Hostess | Alabama | 12/11/2024 | $20,870 |
| Santa Los Olivos | Panini Kabob Grill-Server, Busser, Host (+Tips Up To A Week) | Irvine, CA | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Fairmont | Hostess | Lincoln, NE | 12/10/2024 | $43,827 |
| Guilty Biscuit | Service Team-Servers, Hosts, Runners & Bartenders | Manhattan, KS | 12/10/2024 | $22,957 |
| Modern Mexican Restaurants | Hostess | New York, NY | 12/10/2024 | $33,392 |
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