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Restaurant Host Salary in Arizona (2026)
$16.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,628/year ($2,469/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,710 Restaurant Host jobs in Arizona (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Restaurant Host salary of $34,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,628 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $34,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,989 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,658 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$466 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,628 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,469 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Arizona?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Arizona is $34,740 per year ($16.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $38,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $34,740, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $29,628 per year ($2,469 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 10,710 Restaurant Host jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.