Denny's host/hostess salary

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Average Denny's host/hostess salary

$12.6hourly

$24,054 yearly

Entry-level Denny's host/hostess salary

$18,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Denny's pay host/hostesses?

The average salary for Denny's host/hostesses is $24,054 per year. Denny's host/hostess salaries range between $18,000 to $31,000 per year. Denny's host/hostesses earn 8% less than the national average salary for host/hostesses of $26,207.

Location impacts how much a host/hostess at Denny's can expect to make. Host/hostesses at Denny's make the most in South Burlington, VT, Hanover, MA, and Albany, NY.

How much does Denny's pay host/hostesses by location?

Denny's pays host/hostesses the most in South Burlington, VT, Hanover, MA, and Albany, NY. Additionally, cities like San Jose and Scranton also report highly competitive salaries for host/hostesses at Denny's.

Host/hostess Denny's salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	South Burlington, VT	$24,705	$11.88
2	Hanover, MA	$24,536	$11.80
3	Albany, NY	$24,463	$11.76
4	San Jose, CA	$24,393	$11.73
5	Scranton, PA	$24,089	$11.58
6	Brownsville, TX	$23,941	$11.51
7	Kent, WA	$23,890	$11.49
8	Canton, MI	$23,830	$11.46
9	Milwaukee, WI	$23,784	$11.43
10	Akron, OH	$23,772	$11.43

Highest-paid Denny's host/hostesses by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Dining Room Hostess	$28,698	$14	-
2	Front Desk Host	$27,769	$13	-
3	Host Coordinator	$27,010	$13	-
4	Lead Hostess	$25,713	$12	-
5	Ground Host/Hostess	$25,636	$12	-
6	Welcome Hostess	$25,300	$12	-
7	Dining Room Host	$25,230	$12	-
8	Museum Host/Hostess	$25,030	$12	-
9	Server And Hostess	$24,780	$12	-
10	Hostess Cashier	$24,472	$12	-

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Recent salaries for host/hostesses at denny's

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Host/Hostess	Rutland, VT	06/19/2025	$29,239
Host/Hostess	Yuma, AZ	06/18/2025	$30,679
Host/Hostess	Miami, FL	06/14/2025	$27,131
Host/Hostess	San Antonio, TX	06/11/2025	$15,131
Host/Hostess	Las Vegas, NV	06/11/2025	$25,044

Host/hostess salary at Denny's competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Texas Roadhouse	$28,321	$14	410
2	Bob Evans Restaurants	$28,121	$14	-
3	Logan's Roadhouse	$27,717	$13	5
4	Chili's Grill & Bar	$26,274	$13	1
5	P.F. Chang's China Bistro	$26,067	$13	117
6	Buffalo Wild Wings	$25,960	$12	185
7	Cracker Barrel	$25,690	$12	-
8	Steak 'n Shake	$25,054	$12	8
9	Ruby Tuesday	$24,728	$12	163
10	Applebee's Canada	$24,647	$12	303
11	Chick-fil-A	$24,508	$12	241
12	Joe's Crab Shack	$24,364	$12	-
13	Pizza Hut	$24,350	$12	35
14	Outback Steakhouse	$24,182	$12	65
15	Red Robin	$23,932	$12	37
16	IHOP	$23,910	$12	113
17	TGI Fridays	$23,872	$11	-
18	Perkins Restaurant & Bakery	$23,822	$11	17
19	Golden Corral	$23,765	$11	286
20	Red Lobster	$23,663	$11	324

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