IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Illinois

Median Annual Salary $31,080 +2% above national average (national: $30,380)
$34,560Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
12,500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$31,080
$29,120
10th pct.
$45,980
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,120$14.00
25th percentile$29,120$14.00
50th percentile (median)$31,080$14.94
75th percentile$37,200$17.88
90th percentile (top earners)$45,980$22.10
Mean (average)$34,560$16.61

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $31,080
Hawaii $43,070 +39%
New York $37,070 +19%
District of Columbia $36,950 +19%
Washington $36,500 +17%
California $35,910 +16%
Colorado $35,720 +15%
Maine $35,100 +13%
Alaska $34,800 +12%

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Related Occupations in Illinois

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Helpers--Electricians $31,020 350
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,980 11,910
Cashiers $31,340 118,010
Cooks, Fast Food $31,580 16,320
Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,900 139,090
Gambling Dealers $30,230 2,200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Illinois?

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Illinois is $34,560 per year. The median (middle) salary is $31,080 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Illinois?

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $29,120 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,120 per year.

What is the highest Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Illinois?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $45,980 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,200 per year.

How does the Illinois Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary compare to the national average?

The median hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Illinois is $31,080, which is +2% above national average of $30,380.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes