How much does a host and hostess make in Charleston?
$25,470a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $12.25 an hour or $2,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.25
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 311 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,320Median: $25,470Highest 10%: $27,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,320 | $10.25 | |
| 25th | $22,250 | $10.70 | |
| Median | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 75th | $27,180 | $13.07 | |
| 90th | $27,640 | $13.29 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Washington, DC | $36,360 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $31,200 |
| Winchester, VA | $27,830 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,080 |
| Morgantown, WV | $24,790 |
| Weirton, WV | $24,380 |
| Beckley, WV | $24,050 |
| Huntington, WV | $23,950 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $23,950 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,900 |
| Bartender | $30,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,450 |
| Food Server | $30,330 |
| Cook | $30,050 |
| Cook | $29,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,970 |
| Cook | $27,590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,360 |
| Dishwasher | $26,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $12.25 ($25,470 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $25,470 against $31,200 nationally, 18% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $24,420, so Charleston pays 4% more.
Where does Charleston rank for host and hostess pay?
311 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $27,640 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.