Host salary in 2026
National pay, hourly rates, city listings, and live host jobs from MAJC's coverage area. Numbers below combine U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with 64 active postings. Hiring? Use the free host job description template.
Median (national)
$30,560
$14.69/hr · BLS May 2024
Top 10 percent
$42K+
$20.43/hr effective
MAJC advertised upper median
$40,560
From 34 disclosed
National pay for hosts
$30,560median, full year
About$14.69/hr. Top 10 percent earn$42K+.
Of 34 MAJC postings with comparable USD pay in this category, median annualized advertised upper amount is $40,560. Uses the advertised range maximum, or the minimum when no maximum is given. USD only; hourly rates assume 2,080 hours per year. This is not actual annual earnings or a representative wage estimate.
BLS Occupation35-9031Hosts and Hostesses, May 2024. Source
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Host pay by city
MAJC-active metros with at least one disclosed host salary in the last 14 days. Median of annualized advertised upper amounts in comparable USD listings only. Uses the advertised range maximum, or the minimum when no maximum is given. USD only; hourly rates assume 2,080 hours per year. This is not actual annual earnings or a representative wage estimate.
What to Compare in Host Offers
- Scope of work. Compare service volume, team size, and responsibilities when evaluating offers.
- Specialized knowledge. Check which certifications, cuisine knowledge, or technical systems each employer requires.
- Language requirements. Ask which languages you will use at work and how that responsibility is reflected in the offer.
- Tenure + leadership. Compare the responsibilities and disclosed pay for each position. A title alone does not establish a pay premium.
- Disclosed pay. Check the range, pay period, expected hours, and tip policy in each host listing.
Top-paying live host jobs right now
Highest disclosed salaries across 64 active host postings.
- $25 to $30/hr
Lead Host
- $22 to $30/hr
Dining Room Host
- $29/hr
Host Associate - Food Service
- $28/hr
Host & Hostess
Frequently asked
- What is the average host salary?
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual pay for hosts and hostesses is $30,560 ($14.69/hr) as of May 2024. The top 10% earn $42K or more.
- How much does a host make per hour?
- BLS reports a median hourly wage of $14.69/hr for hosts and hostesses as of May 2024. For tipped roles, this BLS wage measure includes tips.
- Can these listings show which cities pay hosts the most?
- The available listings are not a representative city wage survey. Cities shown here are ordered by the number of available jobs. Compare each offer's pay range, expected hours, and tip policy before drawing conclusions about earnings.
- How should I compare skill requirements for host jobs?
- Compare the skills each employer requests with the duties and disclosed pay. Ask which certifications, languages, systems, and leadership responsibilities the job requires. These listings do not establish a pay premium for a particular skill.
- How do I compare pay in host job listings?
- Use the "Salary listed" filter to find disclosed pay. Check the pay period, expected hours, and whether tips are included before comparing offers. Browse all 64 host listings below.