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Restaurant Host Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$22.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,845/year ($3,154/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,650 Restaurant Host jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Restaurant Host salary of $47,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,845 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $47,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,468 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,601 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,155 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,845 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,154 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Hawaii?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Hawaii is $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,160 and $57,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $47,070, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $37,845 per year ($3,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 2,650 Restaurant Host jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.