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Restaurant Host Salary in Utah (2026)
$14.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,639/year ($2,053/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,950 Restaurant Host jobs in Utah (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Restaurant Host salary of $29,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,639 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $29,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,373 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,265 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,332 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,639 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Utah?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Utah is $29,610 per year ($14.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,300 and $34,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Utah?
- On the median salary of $29,610, a single filer in Utah takes home about $24,639 per year ($2,053 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,950 Restaurant Host jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.