Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Illinois
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Illinois earn a median of $31,200 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,200
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,500
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $44,720. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Waiters and Waitresses$31,200 median in Illinois
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,560 median in Illinois
- Bartenders$31,200 median in Illinois
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,910 median in Illinois
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,080 median in Illinois
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,410 median in Illinois
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Illinois
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Illinois?
The median is $31,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $44,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.