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Restaurant Host Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$12.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,787/year ($1,899/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $33,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,110 Restaurant Host jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Restaurant Host salary of $26,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $22,787 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $26,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,066 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,047 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$860 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,787 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,899 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Arkansas?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Arkansas is $26,760 per year ($12.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,380 and $28,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $26,760, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $22,787 per year ($1,899 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,110 Restaurant Host jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.