How much does a host and hostess make in Los Angeles?
$36,920a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 15,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,000Median: $36,920Highest 10%: $46,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 90th | $46,060 | $22.14 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| San Jose, CA | $42,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,810 |
| Napa, CA | $38,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,720 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,520 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,620 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,330 |
| Chico, CA | $35,170 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,070 |
| Redding, CA | $35,050 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,030 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,880 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,830 |
| Merced, CA | $34,690 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,660 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,510 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
| Hanford, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,970 |
| Cook | $45,400 |
| Cook | $44,460 |
| Cook | $43,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $42,110 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,770 |
| Cook | $38,850 |
| Food Server | $38,350 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $17.75 ($36,920 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $36,920 against $31,200 nationally, 18% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $36,640, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for host and hostess pay?
16 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,060 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.