How much does a host and hostess make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 9,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| 25th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 90th | $45,240 | $21.75 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,900 |
| Bartender | $48,030 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,040 |
| Cook | $44,880 |
| Cook | $42,920 |
| Cook | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,630 |
| Food Server | $37,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $36,360 against $31,200 nationally, 17% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $37,570, so Washington pays 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for host and hostess pay?
21 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,240 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.