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Host/Hostess Hourly Rate

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Updated: 15 May 2013

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Host/Hostess 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$16,071 - $27,723

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $20,072

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Host/Hostess Job Listings

Host/Hostess Hiring Event

May 14

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Seymour, TN

you want to do these days costs money. We can help. We're looking for Host and Hostess. As the first point of contact for our guests, you have a special role in... - Indeed

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Host/Hostess - Expanded Part Time

May 15

Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Tulsa, OK

dietary support for the organization and those under its specialized care. Host/Hostess is responsible for café duties, which include patient contact, cash... - Indeed

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Host/Hostess

May 20

Host/Hostess - San Francisco, CA

the Tiburon Tavern as a host or hostess! The Tavern... relax with a drink and light appetizer. The Host/Hostess is responsible for providing a friendly and... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$9	$18	$27
Hourly Rate	$7.58 - $12.48
Hourly Tips	$0.07 - $2.00
Overtime	$0.00 - $26.43

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$18K	$36K	$54K
Bonus	$0.00 - $195.74
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$16,071 - $27,723
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 15 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 52

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Host/Hostess Tasks

Lead customers to their tables, seat them, and manage dining flow.
Utilize and input information into an electronic reservation system.
Greet customers in person and over the phone, determine needs, and set expectations.
Open and close the restaurant and participate in cleaning and maintenance tasks.

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Companies and Industries for Host/Hostess Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Food Service	$7.64 - $13.13
Restaurant	$7.71 - $13.14
Hotel	$7.92 - $13.07
Nursing Home	$8.03 - $13.03
Religious Organization	$8.05 - $13.58

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Key Statistics for Host/Hostess Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

94%

Male

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

19%

1-4 years

54%

5-9 years

17%

10-19 years

10%

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 22%		Dental: 11%
	Vision: 9%		None: 78%

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