How much does a host and hostess make in Kentucky?
$27,100a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Kentucky. That is $13.03 an hour or $2,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.03
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,150Median: $27,100Highest 10%: $35,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,150 | $9.21 | |
| 25th | $22,520 | $10.83 | |
| Median | $27,100 | $13.03 | |
| 75th | $29,550 | $14.21 | |
| 90th | $35,300 | $16.97 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,350 |
| Lexington, KY | $27,920 |
| Clarksville, TN | $27,590 |
| Louisville, KY | $27,590 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,440 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $25,370 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $24,500 |
| Owensboro, KY | $24,050 |
| Huntington, WV | $23,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 38. Ohio | $27,550 |
| 39. Tennessee | $27,490 |
| 40. Idaho | $27,280 |
| 41. Kentucky | $27,100 |
| 42. Texas | $27,080 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,000 |
| 44. Indiana | $26,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $13.03 ($27,100 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $27,100 against $31,200 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for host and hostess pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays host and hostesss the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $29,350 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.