What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
Recent salaries shared by Hostess
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Hostess
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1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Miami Beach, FL
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$29K - $34K/yr
Hostess
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10-14 years
$43K - $50K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$43K - $50K/yr
Hostess
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1-3 years
$18K - $21K/yr
Barton Creek, TX
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$18K - $21K/yr
Hostess
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4-6 years
$23K - $27K/yr
Garden City, SC
submitted on Jul 1, 2026
$23K - $27K/yr
Hostess
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1-3 years
$32K - $38K/yr
Pearl City, HI
submitted on Jul 1, 2026
$32K - $38K/yr
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Hostess
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1-3 years
$35K - $41K/yr
Charleston, SC
submitted on Jun 29, 2026
$35K - $41K/yr
Hostess
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4-6 years
$38K/yr
($38K • $0)
Midtown New York
submitted on Jun 28, 2026
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Hostess
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4-6 years
$17K - $20K/yr
Myrtle Beach, SC
submitted on Jun 28, 2026
$17K - $20K/yr
Hostess
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1-3 years
$29K/yr
($29K • $0)
Austin, TX
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$29K/yr
$29K • $0
Hostess
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4-6 years
$18K/yr
($18K • $0)
Buckhorn, Columbia, PA
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$18K/yr
$18K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Hostess in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $45,695, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $39,062, Information Technology with a median total pay of $38,816, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $36,662, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $36,264.
Real Estate
The top paying company in Real Estate for Hostess is Perry Homes.
Frequently asked questions about Hostess salaries
The average salary for Hostess is $47,438 per year or $23 per hour, with top earners making up to $69,941 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $39,180 (25th percentile) to $58,362 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 27874 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Hostess employees.
The highest salary for Hostess is $58,362 per year, $4,863 per month or $28 per hour.
The lowest salary for Hostess is $39,180 per year, $3,265 per month or $19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Hostess ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $46,627 per year (estimate) and goes up to $110,218 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Employment as a hostess offers income and flexibility to candidates without any formal education requirements. While median hourly pay is in line with, or below, minimum wage, successful hostesses can move into waiter or waitress roles, with the chance to earn large tips, or even restaurant manager roles if one earns a high school diploma. Additionally, some restaurants redistribute tips across all restaurant staff, which increases hostess wages.
