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Hourly Wage for Waiter Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Waiter Salary

How much does a Waiter make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Waiter in the United States is $10 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $9 and $12. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Waiter Salary $8 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Waiter Salary $9 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Waiter Salary $10 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Waiter Salary $12 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Waiter Salary $13 US March 26, 2024
25% $9 10% $8 90% $13 75% $12 $10 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Waiter explains menu item and terms and provides suggestions to customers when asked. Serves food and beverages to the customers promptly and follows the standards set by the facility. Being a Waiter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Waiter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Waiter

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Restaurant Assistant General Manager

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Waiter in the United States. The average hourly rate for Waiter ranges from $9 to $12 with the average hourly pay of $10. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $10 to $13 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $11.
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