Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New York
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in New York earn a median of $36,490 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,640
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,910; the top 10% earn over $53,060. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,020 median in New York
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37,110 median in New York
- Bartenders$61,210 median in New York
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,250 median in New York
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39,370 median in New York
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38,590 median in New York
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in New York
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in New York?
The median is $36,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,910 and the top 10% earn over $53,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.