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Restaurant Host Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$14.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,649/year ($2,137/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,150 Restaurant Host jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Restaurant Host salary of $30,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,649 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $30,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,444 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,310 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$797 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,649 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Minnesota?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Minnesota is $30,200 per year ($14.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,780 and $34,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $30,200, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $25,649 per year ($2,137 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 7,150 Restaurant Host jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.