Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$30,380
↑ 63.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 63.7% since 2011 ($18,560 → $30,380)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $30,380
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,380 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $29,220 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $27,720 | +12.7% |
| 2021 | $24,600 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $23,880 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $23,090 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $22,160 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $20,930 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | $19,980 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $19,180 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $18,720 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | $18,640 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $18,580 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $18,560 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.