How much does a host and hostess make in Albany?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $47,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 90th | $47,820 | $22.99 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| New York, NY | $36,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,980 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,730 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,690 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,750 |
| Utica, NY | $33,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,560 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,830 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,690 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $84,430 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,980 |
| Bartender | $47,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,330 |
| Cook | $43,550 |
| Cook | $39,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,260 |
| Food Server | $35,550 |
| Dishwasher | $34,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $34,560 against $31,200 nationally, 11% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $36,490, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for host and hostess pay?
60 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,820 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.