Salary comparison

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop vs. Fast Food and Counter Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shops earn a median salary of $30,380/year, while Fast Food and Counter Workerss earn $30,480/year - a difference of $100. Fast Food and Counter Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median salary

$30,380

$30,480

Hourly rate

$14.61/hr

$14.65/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$22,010

$22,620

Senior level (90th %)

$42,600

$38,800

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

427,150

3,780,930

Job growth (10-year)

N/A