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How much do hosts get paid?

DISCLAIMER: STIPEND AMOUNTS LISTED ARE ESTIMATES ONLY. ACTUAL RATES MAY VARY BASED ON YOUR EXACT LOCATION, PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS, STUDENT AGE, MEAL PLANS, AND OTHER FACTORS.


How Host Stipends Work

As a homestay host, you’ll receive a monthly stipend to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive home for international students.

What you earn depends on two factors:

  • Location – Each city/state has different base rates
  • Student Age – Hosting minors (under 18) pays more due to added responsibility

Payments are made weekly, covering the previous Friday-to-Friday stay period.


National Estimate by State (Monthly)

State Students Over 18 Students Under 18
AL $1,000 $1,600
AR $1,000 $1,600
AZ $1,100 – $1,180 $1,700 – $1,780
CA $1,080 – $1,900 $1,680 – $2,500
CO $1,140 – $1,180 $1,740 – $1,780
CT $1,520 $2,400
DC $1,500 $2,400
DE $1,500 $2,400
FL $1,000 – $1,700 $1,600 – $2,200
GA $1,100 – $1,500 $1,700 – $2,400
HI $1,500 $2,400
IA $1,000 $1,600
ID $1,160 $1,740
IL $1,080 – $1,500 $1,680 – $2,400
IN $1,100 $1,700
KS $1,000 $1,600
LA $1,000 $1,600
MA $1,300 – $1,600 $2,080 – $2,400
MD $1,400 – $1,500 $2,240 – $2,400
ME $1,180 $1,880
MI $1,100 – $1,500 $1,700 – $2,400
MN $1,200 – $1,400 $1,920 – $2,240
MO $1,000 $1,600
MT $1,140 $1,740
NC $1,100 – $1,500 $1,700 – $2,400
ND $1,100 $1,700
NE $1,000 $1,600
NH $1,400 $2,240
NJ $1,300 – $1,500 $2,080 – $2,400
NM $1,140 $1,740
NV $1,400 $2,240
NY $1,500 – $1,800 $2,400 – $2,800
OH $1,100 – $1,500 $1,700 – $2,400
OK $1,000 $1,600
OR $1,200 – $1,400 $1,920 – $2,240
PA $1,200 – $1,500 $1,920 – $2,400
RI $1,400 $2,240
SC $1,100 – $1,400 $1,700 – $2,240
TN $1,100 $1,700
TX $1,080 – $1,500 $1,680 – $2,400
UT $1,200 $1,920
VA $1,300 – $1,500 $2,080 – $2,400
VT $1,180 $1,880
WA $1,300 – $1,500 $2,080 – $2,400
WI $1,100 – $1,500 $1,700 – $2,400

What’s Included in the Stipend?

  • A private, furnished bedroom for the student
  • Basic meals (varies by meal plan selected)
  • Communication with our team
  • Cultural support and student training provided by us

How You’re Paid

  • Stipends are paid weekly — covering the hosting week from Friday night through Friday morning
  • You’ll be paid for the number of nights your student stayed during that week
  • If a student arrives mid-week, you’re paid only for the nights they stayed
  • Payments are not made in advance — only after nights have been completed

💸 Payment Delivery & Tax Info

  • Payments are sent via direct deposit (or your chosen method) by end of day Tuesday each week
  • If a holiday or banking delay occurs, funds may arrive a little later
  • StudentRoomStay will issue a Form 1099-NEC in January for hosts who meet IRS reporting thresholds

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