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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,120 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,130
Employed locally 220
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $29,820
    90th
    $35,130

    Top-paying metros for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Urban Honolulu, HI $42,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,720
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,120
    Bartenders$29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$32,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northwest Illinois is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?

    The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.1% below the national median of $30,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.