How much does a host and hostess make in Atlanta?
$28,560a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $13.73 an hour or $2,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.73
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 11,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,000Median: $28,560Highest 10%: $35,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,000 | $9.62 | |
| 25th | $21,930 | $10.54 | |
| Median | $28,560 | $13.73 | |
| 75th | $33,700 | $16.20 | |
| 90th | $35,020 | $16.84 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Savannah, GA | $28,180 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $27,750 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,250 |
| Macon, GA | $26,120 |
| Brunswick, GA | $25,850 |
| Athens, GA | $25,840 |
| Augusta, GA | $25,720 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $25,090 |
| Columbus, GA | $24,890 |
| Dalton, GA | $24,520 |
| Rome, GA | $24,340 |
| Albany, GA | $23,970 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,360 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $13.73 ($28,560 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $28,560 against $31,200 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $27,850, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for host and hostess pay?
173 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,020 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.