Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in California

Median Salary

$36,640

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.62

per hour

Employment

41,100

in California

vs. National Avg

+17.4%

National: $31,200

📊 Compared to the national median of $31,200, California pays 17.4% MORE for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions.

Purchasing Power

$33,098

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

74%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$34,360

25th

$35,200

Median

$36,640

75th

$42,860

90th

$46,060

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).