How much does a host and hostess make in Seattle?
$38,430a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $18.48 an hour or $3,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.48
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 6,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,050Median: $38,430Highest 10%: $60,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 75th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Portland, OR | $43,410 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,890 |
| Longview, WA | $36,390 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,030 |
| Bellingham, WA | $35,970 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $35,850 |
| Kennewick, WA | $35,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $35,730 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,680 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $35,510 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,650 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $80,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $61,610 |
| Bartender | $58,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $57,280 |
| Cook | $53,910 |
| Cook | $51,530 |
| Cook | $50,870 |
| Cook | $47,730 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $45,120 |
| Cook | $44,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $18.48 ($38,430 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $38,430 against $31,200 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $37,270, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for host and hostess pay?
8 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,740 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.