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Restaurant Host Salary in Virginia (2026)
$14.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,686/year ($2,141/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,890 Restaurant Host jobs in Virginia (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Restaurant Host salary of $30,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,686 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $30,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,479 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,332 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$993 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,686 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,141 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Virginia?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Virginia is $30,490 per year ($14.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,380 and $35,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $30,490, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $25,686 per year ($2,141 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 10,890 Restaurant Host jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.