How much does a host and hostess make in Kingston?
$34,980a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Kingston, NY metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,720Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $45,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 25th | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| Median | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $45,750 | $22.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| New York, NY | $36,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,740 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,730 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,690 |
| Albany, NY | $34,560 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,750 |
| Utica, NY | $33,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,560 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,830 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,690 |
Related jobs in Kingston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,710 |
| Bartender | $47,760 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,620 |
| Cook | $44,650 |
| Cook | $43,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,920 |
| Cook | $36,310 |
| Dishwasher | $35,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $35,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Kingston?
The median hourly pay in the Kingston, NY metro area is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Kingston than the national average?
Yes: $34,980 against $31,200 nationally, 12% more.
How does Kingston compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $36,490, so Kingston pays 4% less.
Where does Kingston rank for host and hostess pay?
48 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Kingston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,750 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.