How much does a host and hostess make in San Francisco?
$39,810a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $19.14 an hour or $3,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.14
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 4,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,070Median: $39,810Highest 10%: $47,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| 25th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $39,810 | $19.14 | |
| 75th | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| 90th | $47,130 | $22.66 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| San Jose, CA | $42,400 |
| Napa, CA | $38,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,720 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,920 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $68,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,520 |
| Cook | $49,140 |
| Cook | $46,670 |
| Cook | $46,030 |
| Cook | $45,790 |
| Food Server | $44,710 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $43,870 |
| Cook | $42,860 |
| Dishwasher | $42,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $19.14 ($39,810 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $39,810 against $31,200 nationally, 28% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $36,640, so San Francisco pays 9% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for host and hostess pay?
7 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,130 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.