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Host/Hostess salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Host/Hostess make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.10
Average $16.10
Low $9.98
High $25.99

The average salary for a host/hostess is $16.10 per hour in the United States and $35.00 tips per day.52.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Host/Hostess job openings in United States

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Host
Urban Egg3.1out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$15 - $17 an hour
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Host/Hostess in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Amergis
 
$464,724per year
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Everpure
 
$329,000per year
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ESPN
 
$260,000per year
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Trio
 
$260,000per year
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TD
 
$237,500per year
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Honest
 
$221,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Hosts/Hostesses near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $21.15 per hour
  2. Nashville, TN
    $17.09 per hour
  3. Detroit, MI
    $16.79 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $16.01 per hour
  5. Cleveland, OH
    $15.46 per hour

Where can a Host/Hostess earn more?

Compare salaries for Hosts/Hostesses in different locations
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Senior Host/Hostess

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