How much does a host and hostess make in Illinois?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Illinois. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $44,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $44,720 | $21.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $31,720 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 14. New Hampshire | $33,920 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $31,400 |
| 16. Delaware | $31,200 |
| 17. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 18. Nevada | $31,170 |
| 19. Vermont | $31,080 |
| 20. Virginia | $30,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $31,200 against $31,200 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for host and hostess pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays host and hostesss the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $31,720 a year.
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.