How much does a host and hostess make in Madison?
$29,000a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $13.94 an hour or $2,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.94
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,030Median: $29,000Highest 10%: $37,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,030 | $10.59 | |
| 25th | $25,650 | $12.33 | |
| Median | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 75th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Minneapolis, MN | $30,600 |
| 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 |
| Janesville, WI | $26,450 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,060 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| Cook | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,940 |
| Food Server | $36,110 |
| Dishwasher | $32,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,820 |
| Cook | $29,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $13.94 ($29,000 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $29,000 against $31,200 nationally, 7% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,060, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for host and hostess pay?
154 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,450 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.