Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop earn a median $31,200 a year nationally. Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
U.S. median
$31,200
$15.00 per hour
Range
$22,340 – $43,990
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
432,690
across the U.S.
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$27,249
per year · effective tax rate 12.7%
$2,271Monthly
$1,135Twice a month
$1,048Every 2 weeks
$13.10Hourly
- Federal income tax$1,564
- Social Security (6.2%)$1,934
- Medicare (1.45%)$452
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$27,249
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,340 | $10.74 | $20,007 |
| 25th percentile | $27,570 | $13.25 | $24,314 |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | $15.00 | $27,249 |
| 75th percentile | $36,250 | $17.43 | $31,307 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $43,990 | $21.15 | $37,526 |
Best cities for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,110 | $37,957 | $34,207 | 1,740 |
| 2 | Kahului, HI | $45,240 | $36,589 | $33,447 | 490 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $43,410 | $34,091 | $32,338 | 3,390 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $42,400 | $35,012 | $31,707 | 1,860 |
| 5 | Spokane, WA | $35,730 | $30,889 | $30,783 | 620 |
| 6 | Bend, OR | $40,090 | $31,714 | $30,610 | 480 |
| 7 | Boulder, CO | $38,220 | $31,916 | $30,338 | 580 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $36,350 | $30,496 | $30,282 | 1,130 |
| 9 | Portland, ME | $37,100 | $30,630 | $30,071 | 830 |
| 10 | Eugene, OR | $38,120 | $30,304 | $29,836 | 460 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $38,430 | $33,059 | $29,747 | 6,010 |
| 12 | Tucson, AZ | $33,560 | $28,515 | $29,429 | 1,190 |
| 13 | Buffalo, NY | $33,860 | $28,155 | $29,376 | 1,300 |
| 14 | Atlantic City, NJ | $34,000 | $28,992 | $29,327 | 1,050 |
| 15 | Santa Rosa, CA | $37,720 | $31,500 | $29,225 | 650 |
| 16 | Syracuse, NY | $33,560 | $27,930 | $29,172 | 570 |
| 17 | Barnstable Town, MA | $34,870 | $28,675 | $29,155 | 680 |
| 18 | Fort Collins, CO | $34,890 | $29,387 | $29,060 | 610 |
| 19 | Bakersfield, CA | $34,660 | $29,203 | $28,947 | 490 |
| 20 | Rochester, NY | $33,750 | $28,073 | $28,930 | 1,030 |
| 21 | Denver, CO | $36,340 | $30,489 | $28,822 | 5,320 |
| 22 | Albany, NY | $34,560 | $28,680 | $28,805 | 920 |
| 23 | Norwich, CT | $34,010 | $28,902 | $28,774 | 520 |
| 24 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,080 | $29,699 | $28,745 | 8,090 |
| 25 | San Francisco, CA | $39,810 | $33,068 | $28,602 | 4,090 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $47,110
- Kahului, HI — $45,240
- Portland, OR — $43,410
- San Jose, CA — $42,400
- Bend, OR — $40,090
- San Francisco, CA — $39,810
- Seattle, WA — $38,430
- Boulder, CO — $38,220
- Napa, CA — $38,200
- Eugene, OR — $38,120
- Santa Rosa, CA — $37,720
- Portland, ME — $37,100
- Los Angeles, CA — $36,920
- New York, NY — $36,500
- Salinas, CA — $36,380
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $47,070 | $37,928 | $29,710 – $62,560 | 2,650 |
| Oregon | $40,720 | $32,165 | $30,850 – $62,030 | 5,740 |
| District of Columbia | $37,570 | $31,279 | $36,740 – $47,090 | 2,450 |
| Washington | $37,270 | $32,126 | $34,650 – $59,430 | 9,530 |
| Maine | $36,800 | $30,406 | $30,840 – $51,040 | 1,460 |
| California | $36,640 | $30,689 | $34,360 – $46,060 | 41,100 |
| New York | $36,490 | $30,126 | $32,910 – $53,060 | 18,640 |
| Colorado | $36,340 | $30,489 | $30,800 – $55,660 | 9,490 |
| Massachusetts | $34,960 | $28,742 | $31,200 – $41,740 | 13,540 |
| Maryland | $34,860 | $28,898 | $31,200 – $38,180 | 7,390 |
| Arizona | $34,740 | $29,434 | $30,710 – $46,850 | 10,710 |
| Connecticut | $34,210 | $29,053 | $34,010 – $44,060 | 3,670 |
| New Jersey | $34,050 | $29,031 | $32,220 – $43,160 | 9,420 |
| New Hampshire | $33,920 | $29,435 | $26,330 – $38,460 | 2,130 |
| Rhode Island | $31,400 | $26,849 | $31,200 – $46,690 | — |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $26,194 | $31,200 – $35,360 | 1,680 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $25,850 | $31,200 – $44,720 | 16,500 |
| Nevada | $31,170 | $27,225 | $25,150 – $48,810 | 6,570 |
| Vermont | $31,080 | $26,545 | $29,780 – $47,670 | 1,060 |
| Virginia | $30,490 | $25,740 | $27,230 – $44,630 | 10,890 |
| South Dakota | $30,310 | $26,534 | $25,380 – $36,800 | 630 |
| Alaska | $30,210 | $26,454 | $24,770 – $44,270 | 740 |
| Minnesota | $30,200 | $25,649 | $24,000 – $38,960 | 7,150 |
| Florida | $29,810 | $26,132 | $27,750 – $43,680 | 37,100 |
| Utah | $29,610 | $25,605 | $22,040 – $45,100 | 4,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,170 | $24,723 | $20,800 – $41,380 | 18,020 |
| Missouri | $29,130 | $25,154 | $28,600 – $37,440 | 8,510 |
| Michigan | $28,950 | $24,462 | $25,960 – $37,270 | 12,620 |
| Montana | $28,910 | $24,807 | $22,700 – $35,980 | 1,260 |
| North Dakota | $28,660 | $25,208 | $22,020 – $37,670 | 800 |
| New Mexico | $28,480 | $24,761 | $26,830 – $35,180 | 2,670 |
| Nebraska | $28,450 | $24,570 | $28,080 – $38,750 | 2,830 |
| North Carolina | $28,320 | $24,310 | $19,100 – $36,460 | 15,160 |
| Iowa | $28,210 | $24,421 | $21,880 – $40,550 | 2,630 |
| Kansas | $28,110 | $23,961 | $18,040 – $39,040 | 4,540 |
| Wisconsin | $28,060 | $24,248 | $17,830 – $37,440 | 6,430 |
| Georgia | $27,850 | $23,722 | $19,890 – $34,900 | 17,300 |
| Ohio | $27,550 | $24,297 | $22,870 – $37,320 | 15,480 |
| Tennessee | $27,490 | $24,248 | $20,180 – $35,770 | 11,280 |
| Idaho | $27,280 | $23,738 | $18,400 – $35,770 | 2,360 |
| Kentucky | $27,100 | $23,096 | $19,150 – $35,300 | 5,120 |
| Texas | $27,080 | $23,910 | $17,270 – $36,870 | 35,550 |
| South Carolina | $27,000 | $23,382 | $17,740 – $37,230 | 7,990 |
| Indiana | $26,920 | $23,014 | $19,290 – $37,060 | 9,730 |
| Arkansas | $26,760 | $22,816 | $23,460 – $33,560 | 3,110 |
| Alabama | $26,130 | $22,087 | $21,230 – $34,400 | 5,400 |
| Oklahoma | $24,740 | $21,416 | $18,810 – $39,310 | 5,060 |
| West Virginia | $24,420 | $21,130 | $19,640 – $30,460 | 1,580 |
| Wyoming | $22,660 | $20,271 | $17,280 – $33,800 | 660 |
| Louisiana | $22,060 | $19,501 | $16,280 – $31,610 | 6,440 |
| Mississippi | $21,990 | $19,571 | $17,240 – $28,890 | 2,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make?
The national median salary for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop is $31,200 a year ($15.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,340 and the top 10% earn over $43,990. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $47,070. After taxes and local prices, Urban Honolulu, HI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop are there in the U.S.?
About 432,690 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop nationwide.
All 151 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Allentown, PA
- Anchorage, AK
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Asheville, NC
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Augusta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Barnstable Town, MA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Beaumont, TX
- Bend, OR
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Boulder, CO
- Bridgeport, CT
- Buffalo, NY
- Burlington, VT
- Canton, OH
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Crestview, FL
- Dallas, TX
- Daphne, AL
- Dayton, OH
- Deltona, FL
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Duluth, MN
- Durham, NC
- El Paso, TX
- Eugene, OR
- Evansville, IN
- Fayetteville, AR
- Flint, MI
- Fort Collins, CO
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Fresno, CA
- Gainesville, FL
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Gulfport, MS
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Hilton Head Island, SC
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kahului, HI
- Kansas City, MO
- Kiryas Joel, NY
- Knoxville, TN
- Lafayette, LA
- Lakeland, FL
- Lancaster, PA
- Lansing, MI
- Las Vegas, NV
- Lexington, KY
- Lincoln, NE
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Lubbock, TX
- Madison, WI
- Manchester, NH
- McAllen, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Mobile, AL
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Napa, CA
- Naples, FL
- Nashville, TN
- New Haven, CT
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Norwich, CT
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Palm Bay, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Peoria, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Portland, ME
- Portland, OR
- Provo, UT
- Raleigh, NC
- Reno, NV
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salinas, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Savannah, GA
- Scranton, PA
- Seattle, WA
- Shreveport, LA
- Spokane, WA
- Springfield, MA
- Springfield, MO
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS
- Wilmington, NC
- Winston, NC
- Worcester, MA
- York, PA