How much does a host and hostess make in Springfield?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $35,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 90th | $35,870 | $17.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Chicago, IL | $31,720 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,440 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $48,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,450 |
| Cook | $36,550 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
| Food Server | $34,800 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,530 |
| Dishwasher | $32,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,350 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $31,200 against $31,200 nationally, 0% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $31,200, so Springfield pays 0% more.
Where does Springfield rank for host and hostess pay?
110 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,870 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.