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Restaurant Host Salary in Texas (2026)
$13.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,910/year ($1,993/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,550 Restaurant Host jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Restaurant Host salary of $27,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $23,910 — an effective tax rate of 11.7%.
| Gross (median) | $27,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,098 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,072 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,910 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Texas?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Texas is $27,080 per year ($13.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,310 and $30,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Texas?
- On the median salary of $27,080, a single filer in Texas takes home about $23,910 per year ($1,993 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 11.7%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 35,550 Restaurant Host jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.