How much does a host and hostess make in Phoenix?
$35,080a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 8,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $35,080Highest 10%: $47,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| Median | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $47,060 | $22.63 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $35,340 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,720 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,350 |
| Tucson, AZ | $33,560 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,970 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $30,800 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $16.87 ($35,080 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $35,080 against $31,200 nationally, 12% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $34,740, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for host and hostess pay?
44 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,060 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.