How much does a host and hostess make in Philadelphia?
$32,220a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $15.49 an hour or $2,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 8,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,380Median: $32,220Highest 10%: $41,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,380 | $11.72 | |
| 25th | $26,650 | $12.81 | |
| Median | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 75th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 90th | $41,460 | $19.93 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Allentown, PA | $31,270 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,260 |
| York, PA | $29,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $28,640 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,130 |
| Lancaster, PA | $28,120 |
| Lebanon, PA | $28,020 |
| State College, PA | $27,920 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,770 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $27,350 |
| Reading, PA | $27,330 |
| Altoona, PA | $26,980 |
| Williamsport, PA | $26,220 |
| Erie, PA | $23,450 |
| Johnstown, PA | $22,360 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,580 |
| Cook | $38,870 |
| Cook | $38,850 |
| Cook | $38,270 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,570 |
| Bartender | $36,040 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,190 |
| Food Server | $33,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $15.49 ($32,220 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $32,220 against $31,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $29,170, so Philadelphia pays 10% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for host and hostess pay?
91 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,460 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.