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Restaurant Host Salary in Maine (2026)
$17.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,089/year ($2,507/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,460 Restaurant Host jobs in Maine (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Restaurant Host salary of $36,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,089 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,236 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,815 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,660 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,089 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,507 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Maine?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Maine is $36,800 per year ($17.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,980 and $41,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Maine?
- On the median salary of $36,800, a single filer in Maine takes home about $30,089 per year ($2,507 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,460 Restaurant Host jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.