How much does a host and hostess make in Janesville?
$26,450a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area. That is $12.72 an hour or $2,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.72
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 284 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,100Median: $26,450Highest 10%: $34,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,100 | $9.66 | |
| 25th | $21,460 | $10.32 | |
| Median | $26,450 | $12.72 | |
| 75th | $28,470 | $13.69 | |
| 90th | $34,180 | $16.43 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Minneapolis, MN | $30,600 |
| Madison, WI | $29,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $28,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,010 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,010 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $27,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $27,870 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $27,850 |
| Green Bay, WI | $27,620 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,460 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $27,350 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,340 |
| Duluth, MN | $26,900 |
| Racine, WI | $26,810 |
Related jobs in Janesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $38,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,690 |
| Cook | $35,920 |
| Food Server | $34,000 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,150 |
| Cook | $29,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $28,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,290 |
| Dishwasher | $28,140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $26,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Janesville?
The median hourly pay in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area is $12.72 ($26,450 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Janesville than the national average?
No: $26,450 against $31,200 nationally, 15% less.
How does Janesville compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,060, so Janesville pays 6% less.
Where does Janesville rank for host and hostess pay?
284 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Janesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,180 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.