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Restaurant Host Salary in Kansas (2026)
$13.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,479/year ($1,957/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,540 Restaurant Host jobs in Kansas (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Restaurant Host salary of $28,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,479 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $28,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,201 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,150 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,280 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,479 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Kansas?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Kansas is $28,110 per year ($13.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,920 and $31,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $28,110, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $23,479 per year ($1,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 4,540 Restaurant Host jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.