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Restaurant Host Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$13.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,224/year ($2,019/month) for a single filer
Restaurant Host pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $32,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,430 Restaurant Host jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 35-9031, “Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Restaurant Host salary of $28,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,224 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $28,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,196 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,147 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$494 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,224 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,019 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Restaurant Host make in Wisconsin?
- The median Restaurant Host salary in Wisconsin is $28,060 per year ($13.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,050 and $32,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Restaurant Host in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $28,060, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $24,224 per year ($2,019 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Restaurant Host jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 6,430 Restaurant Host jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.