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$37K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Host/Hostess is $37,186 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,570 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,616 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $30K-$46K/yr?
For Host
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What is the total pay trajectory for Host?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Host | $52,000 /yr |
| Senior Host | $60,381 /yr |
| Lead Host | $50,506 /yr |
For Host
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What is the total pay trajectory for Host?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Host | $52,000 /yr |
| Senior Host | $60,381 /yr |
| Lead Host | $50,506 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Host/Hostess at different companies?
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Host/Hostess Salaries
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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Host/Hostess pay FAQ
The average salary for a Host/Hostess is $37,186 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 7035 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Host/Hostess employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Host/Hostess in United States is $45,821 per year.
The lowest salary for a Host/Hostess in United States is $30,361 per year.
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