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Restaurant Host Salary in Washington (2026)
$17.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,126/year ($2,677/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,530 Restaurant Host jobs in Washington (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Restaurant Host salary of $37,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $32,126 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,292 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,851 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,126 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Washington?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Washington is $37,270 per year ($17.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,720 and $45,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Washington?
- On the median salary of $37,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $32,126 per year ($2,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,530 Restaurant Host jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.