How much does a host and hostess make in Charlottesville?
$30,210a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $14.52 an hour or $2,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.52
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,340Median: $30,210Highest 10%: $45,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,340 | $13.63 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| 75th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 90th | $45,240 | $21.75 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Washington, DC | $36,360 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,480 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $28,690 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $28,670 |
| Roanoke, VA | $28,160 |
| Winchester, VA | $27,830 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $27,750 |
| Kingsport, TN | $27,250 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,990 |
| Bartender | $48,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,800 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,030 |
| Cook | $38,510 |
| Cook | $36,960 |
| Food Server | $34,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 |
| Cook | $33,970 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $14.52 ($30,210 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $30,210 against $31,200 nationally, 3% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $30,490, so Charlottesville pays 1% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for host and hostess pay?
120 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,240 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.