Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Kentucky earn a median of $27,100 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,120
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,150; the top 10% earn over $35,300. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,660 median in Kentucky
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25,930 median in Kentucky
- Bartenders$28,780 median in Kentucky
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130 median in Kentucky
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,200 median in Kentucky
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,970 median in Kentucky
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Kentucky
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Kentucky?
The median is $27,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,150 and the top 10% earn over $35,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.