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Restaurant Host Salary in Georgia (2026)

$27,850 /year median

$13.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,722/year ($1,977/month) for a single filer

Restaurant Host pay range in Georgia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

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.