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Lead hostess salary
Average lead hostess salary
$15.08
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Average lead hostess salary by state
Highest paying states for lead hostesses
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $31,504 | $15.15 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $29,784 | $14.32 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $38,259 | $18.39 |
| 4 | Arizona | $31,276 | $15.04 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $29,959 | $14.40 |
| 6 | Utah | $29,484 | $14.18 |
| 7 | Michigan | $28,718 | $13.81 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $29,243 | $14.06 |
| 9 | Idaho | $28,877 | $13.88 |
| 10 | Texas | $29,026 | $13.95 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $29,262 | $14.07 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $27,751 | $13.34 |
| 13 | California | $32,473 | $15.61 |
| 14 | Oregon | $29,564 | $14.21 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $27,286 | $13.12 |
| 16 | Ohio | $28,066 | $13.49 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $27,010 | $12.99 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $27,631 | $13.28 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $27,093 | $13.03 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $29,726 | $14.29 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $29,938 | $14.39 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $27,857 | $13.39 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $28,213 | $13.56 |
| 24 | New York | $29,779 | $14.32 |
| 25 | Delaware | $29,000 | $13.94 |
| 26 | Indiana | $27,378 | $13.16 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $29,499 | $14.18 |
| 28 | Vermont | $28,824 | $13.86 |
| 29 | Maryland | $28,755 | $13.82 |
| 30 | Alabama | $27,378 | $13.16 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $27,671 | $13.30 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $27,694 | $13.31 |
| 33 | Maine | $28,840 | $13.87 |
| 34 | Colorado | $28,094 | $13.51 |
| 35 | Florida | $27,265 | $13.11 |
| 36 | Kansas | $26,914 | $12.94 |
| 37 | Washington | $28,069 | $13.49 |
| 38 | Virginia | $28,169 | $13.54 |
| 39 | Montana | $27,079 | $13.02 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $26,595 | $12.79 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $28,488 | $13.70 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $27,056 | $13.01 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $26,627 | $12.80 |
| 44 | Illinois | $27,429 | $13.19 |
| 45 | Missouri | $26,801 | $12.89 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $27,217 | $13.09 |
| 47 | Georgia | $27,103 | $13.03 |
| 48 | Alaska | $24,448 | $11.75 |
| 49 | Iowa | $26,755 | $12.86 |
| 50 | Minnesota | $26,862 | $12.91 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $26,219 | $12.61 |
Lead hostess salary details
A lead hostess's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a lead hostess's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $31,365 | $2,614 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying lead hostess jobs
The highest paying types of lead hostesses are maitre d, preacher, and host coordinator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Desk Host | $31,080 | $2,590 | $14.94 | 69,194 |
| Party Host | $25,777 | $2,148 | $12.39 | 10,198 |
| Event Host | $29,232 | $2,436 | $14.05 | 15,092 |
| Host/Hostess | $26,207 | $2,184 | $12.60 | 57,852 |
| Server And Hostess | $28,020 | $2,335 | $13.47 | 97,109 |
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Lead hostess salary trends
The average lead hostess salary has risen by $6,988 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lead hostess earned $24,377 annually, but today, they earn $31,365 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for lead hostesses over the last decade.
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Average lead hostess salary over time
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Lead hostess salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,400 | $15.08 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $30,300 | $14.58 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $29,100 | $13.99 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $27,500 | $13.22 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $12.62 | +4.0% |
Recently added lead hostess salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmglobal | Lead Hostess-Pantry Coordinator | Fresno, CA | 03/28/2025 | $34,957 |
| Asmglobal | Lead Hostess-Pantry Coordinator | Fresno, CA | 02/18/2025 | $34,957 |
| ASM Global Group | Lead Hostess-Pantry Coordinator | Fresno, CA | 02/17/2025 | $34,957 |
| Asmglobal | Lead Hostess-Pantry Coordinator | Fresno, CA | 01/26/2025 | $34,957 |
| ASM Global | Lead Hostess-Pantry Coordinator | Fresno, CA | 01/15/2025 | $34,957 |
| Savemartcenter | Lead Hostess | Fresno, CA | 12/11/2024 | $34,957 |
| Asmglobal | Lead Hostess | Fresno, CA | 10/14/2024 | $34,957 |
| Tlnews | Ruth Leading Lady In Ageing Disgracefully | Raymond, NH | 10/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Savemartcenter | Lead Hostess | Fresno, CA | 09/26/2024 | $34,957 |
| Asmglobal | Lead Hostess | Fresno, CA | 09/25/2024 | $34,957 |
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