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Restaurant Host Salary in Georgia (2026)
$13.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,722/year ($1,977/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,300 Restaurant Host jobs in Georgia (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Restaurant Host salary of $27,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,722 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $27,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,131 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$823 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,722 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,977 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Georgia?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Georgia is $27,850 per year ($13.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,920 and $31,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $27,850, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $23,722 per year ($1,977 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 Georgia?
- BLS counts 17,300 Restaurant Host jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.