Host / Hostess wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$15/hr
Wage Growth
+4.2%
Workers Employed
343,200
Wage Range
$12.6-$17.4
Nominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$15.80/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$15.80/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$15.40/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$15.00/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$15.00/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$14.60/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$14.20/hr
Atlanta
GAAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta
$14.20/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$13.80/hr
Orlando
FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
$13.80/hr
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Total Earnings with Tips
$17/hr
With tips, host / hostesss earn $17 per hour on average, significantly above base wage.
Source: Toast Report 2025
View details for total earnings with tipsBest Value Market
Dallas
Dallas offers the best wage-to-cost-of-living ratio for host / hostesss.
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