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Restaurant Host Salary in New York (2026)
$17.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,126/year ($2,511/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,640 Restaurant Host jobs in New York (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Restaurant Host salary of $36,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,126 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $36,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,199 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,791 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,373 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,126 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in New York?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in New York is $36,490 per year ($17.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,150 and $43,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in New York?
- On the median salary of $36,490, a single filer in New York takes home about $30,126 per year ($2,511 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 18,640 Restaurant Host jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.