How much does Host make?

The average salary for Host is A$27 per year or A$0 per hour, with top earners making up to A$45 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$24 (25th percentile) to A$31 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 241 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Host employees.

What is the highest salary for Host?

The highest salary for Host is A$31 per year, A$3 per month or A$0 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Host?

The lowest salary for Host is A$24 per year, A$2 per month or A$0 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Hosts?

Employment as a hostess offers income and flexibility to candidates without any formal education requirements. While average hourly pay is in line with, or below the minimum wage, successful hostesses can move into better paying waiter or waitress roles, or even restaurant manager positions for those with good school qualifications. Additionally, some restaurants redistribute tips across all restaurant staff, which increases hostess wages.

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Host Salaries

Host Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$24 - A$30/hr

A$27/hrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$0/hrAverage

A$0 - A$1/hrRange

About our data

Last updated Dec 16, 2025241 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Host

A$40K–A$60K/yr

Executive Host

A$67K–A$82K/yr

Popular companies for Hosts in Australia

319 results

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A$26 - A$31/hr Total pay

A$29 Median

Host

BOUNCE3.6★

A$18 - A$25/hr Total pay

A$23 Median

Host

Mecca Brands3.8★

A$27 - A$30/hr Total pay

A$28 Median

Host

Mecca Brands3.8★

A$27 - A$32/hr Total pay

A$29 Median

Host

MECCA3.8★

A$28 - A$32/hr Total pay

A$30 Median

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Recent salaries shared by Host

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Host

4-6 years

A$30 - A$35/hr

Melbourne

submitted on Jul 1, 2026

A$30 - A$35/hr

Host

1-3 years

A$28 - A$32/hr

Sydney

submitted on Jun 24, 2026

A$28 - A$32/hr

Host

4-6 years

A$30 - A$34/hr

Melbourne

submitted on Jun 23, 2026

A$30 - A$34/hr

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Host

1-3 years

A$32/hr

(A$32 • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Jun 9, 2026

A$32/hr

A$32 • A$0

Host

1-3 years

A$48/hr

(A$48 • A$0)

Launceston

submitted on May 25, 2026

A$48/hr

A$48 • A$0

Host

4-6 years

A$35/hr

(A$35 • A$0)

Rouse Hill

submitted on May 25, 2026

A$35/hr

A$35 • A$0

Host

1-3 years

A$31 - A$37/hr

Melbourne

submitted on Apr 25, 2026

A$31 - A$37/hr

Host

1-3 years

A$33/hr

(A$33 • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Apr 17, 2026

A$33/hr

A$33 • A$0

Host

4-6 years

A$35/hr

(A$34 • A$1)

Gold Coast

submitted on Feb 9, 2026

A$35/hr

A$34 • A$1

Host

4-6 years

A$24 - A$28/hr

Adelaide

submitted on Jan 31, 2026

A$24 - A$28/hr

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