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    ByLocal Market Research Team
    Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
    Updated January 15, 2026
    Hospitality
    Dallas, TX

    Host / Hostess Jobs in Dallas

    Temp and flexible host / hostess positions in Dallas pay $12.00-$16.74/hr — 4% below the national average, with a cost of living 7% below the U.S. baseline.

    $12-$17

    Per Hour

    $575

    Weekly (40hrs)

    93

    Cost Index

    CST

    Time Zone

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    Quick Facts

    Top Industries in Dallas

    Finance
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    Monthly Costs

    1-Bed Rent$1450
    Groceries$340
    Transport$90
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    About Host / Hostess Jobs in Dallas

    Host / Hostesss in Dallas earn $12.00-$16.74/hr, below the national average.

    Hosts and hostesses are the first point of contact for restaurant guests. They manage reservations, greet customers, coordinate seating, and ensure smooth front-of-house operations.

    Most host / hostess positions in Dallas are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

    Host / Hostess Pay: Dallas vs Nearby Cities

    CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
    Dallas, TX$12–$17/hr93$1,450
    Austin, TX$12–$19/hr103$1,600
    Fort Worth, TX$12–$17/hr93$1,250
    Houston, TX$12–$16/hr91$1,300
    San Antonio, TX$12–$16/hr91$1,100
    Worker Proprietary Metric

    Worker Affordability Score

    Calculated for Host / Hostess in Dallas

    1.6x
    Challenging
    101
    Hours to pay rent
    63%
    Rent / gross income
    0
    Monthly disposable
    21% less affordable than US national average

    Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

    What You’ll Actually Earn in Dallas

    Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
    Gross monthly$2,489
    Est. taxes (~22%)-$548
    Take-home$1,941
    After Essential Costs
    1-Bed Rent$1,450
    Groceries + transport$430
    Remaining$61

    Based on avg Host / Hostess rate of $14.37/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Greet and welcome guests warmly
    • Manage reservation system and waitlist
    • Escort guests to tables and present menus
    • Coordinate with servers on table availability
    • Answer phone calls and take reservations

    Skills & Requirements

    Key Skills
    Customer service
    Communication
    Organization
    Multitasking
    Problem solving
    Requirements
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Professional appearance and demeanor

    Earnings Calculator for Dallas

    Calculate Your Host / Hostess Earningsin Dallas
    $14/hr
    $12/hr$16.74/hr
    25 hr
    5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
    Weekly
    $500
    Monthly
    $2,165
    Yearly
    $26,000

    Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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    Career Path from Host / Hostess

    Host/Hostess

    0-1 years

    Lead Host

    1-2 years

    Server

    1-3 years

    Front of House Manager

    3+ years

    FAQs: Host / Hostess Jobs in Dallas

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    Host / Hostess in Other Cities

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    Data Sources & Methodology

    The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

    1. [1]
      BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
    2. [2]
      BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
    3. [3]
      Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
    4. [4]
      Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
    5. [5]
      MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
    6. [6]
      DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

    Data Freshness

    CategoryCost of Living
    Last Updated2026-01-15
    Next Update2027-01-15

    We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

    About this data

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