How much does a host and hostess make in Cleveland?
$27,060a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $13.01 an hour or $2,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.01
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 265 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,770Median: $27,060Highest 10%: $37,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,770 | $10.95 | |
| 25th | $25,270 | $12.15 | |
| Median | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| 75th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| 90th | $37,370 | $17.97 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,350 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,900 |
| Columbus, OH | $27,650 |
| Lima, OH | $27,470 |
| Akron, OH | $27,320 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $26,990 |
| Canton, OH | $26,660 |
| Youngstown, OH | $26,640 |
| Mansfield, OH | $26,190 |
| Wheeling, WV | $26,080 |
| Springfield, OH | $25,770 |
| Weirton, WV | $24,380 |
| Huntington, WV | $23,950 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,700 |
| Cook | $37,060 |
| Cook | $36,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,260 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,360 |
| Bartender | $33,470 |
| Food Server | $30,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,400 |
| Dishwasher | $29,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $13.01 ($27,060 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $27,060 against $31,200 nationally, 13% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $27,550, so Cleveland pays 2% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for host and hostess pay?
265 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,370 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.