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How much does a host and hostess make in Hilton Head Island?

$29,340a year

Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area. That is $14.11 an hour or $2,445 a month.

Hourly
$14.11
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
141 of 381
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,710Median: $29,340Highest 10%: $39,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$19,710$9.48
25th$22,500$10.82
Median$29,340$14.11
75th$33,540$16.13
90th$39,850$19.16

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.

Charlotte, NC$29,550
Charleston, SC$29,140
Spartanburg, SC$27,290
Greenville, SC$26,260
Myrtle Beach, SC$26,150
Augusta, GA$25,720
Sumter, SC$23,350
Columbia, SC$23,070
Florence, SC$22,910
Host and Hostess salary in South Carolina Host and Hostess salary in all states

Related jobs in Hilton Head Island

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chef and Head Cook$73,690
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,450
Cook$38,920
Food Preparation Worker$36,920
Cook$36,820
Food Server$34,480
Dishwasher$33,040
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,590
Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,550
Cook$28,290
Salaries for every job in Hilton Head Island, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Hilton Head Island?

The median hourly pay in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area is $14.11 ($29,340 a year).

Do host and hostesss make more in Hilton Head Island than the national average?

No: $29,340 against $31,200 nationally, 6% less.

How does Hilton Head Island compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $27,000, so Hilton Head Island pays 9% more.

Where does Hilton Head Island rank for host and hostess pay?

141 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Hilton Head Island?

The lowest-paid 10% make $19,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,850 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.