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Waitress Salary in Jersey City, New Jersey

Waitress Salary in Jersey City, NJ

How much does a Waitress make in Jersey City, NJ? The average Waitress salary in Jersey City, NJ is $25,501 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $22,401 and $29,101. Salary ranges 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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10th Percentile Waitress Salary $19,579 Jersey City,NJ May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Waitress Salary $22,401 Jersey City,NJ May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Waitress Salary $25,501 Jersey City,NJ May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Waitress Salary $29,101 Jersey City,NJ May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Waitress Salary $32,379 Jersey City,NJ May 28, 2024
25% $22,401 10% $19,579 90% $32,379 75% $29,101 $25,501 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Waitress 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 Waitress typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Waitress 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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Job Openings for Waitress in Jersey City, NJ
  • Cracker Barrel - Clinton, NJ
    At Cracker Barrel - Clinton, we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our front of house team as a full time or part time waiter/waitress. By joi...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • CentraState Jobs - Freehold, NJ
    Wait Staff (Waiter/Waitress/Server) Rates Starting $15 per hour. Regular Part-Time **Location. Job Category. Applewood **Primary Shift. Flexibility Require...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Yaknia - Lawrence Township, NJ
    Waiter / Waitress. Restaurant, Food Services. Jobs. About the job. Red Robin** has ***always*** been committed to keeping our Team Members safe, but were t...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Rank Group - Camden, NJ
    Waiter / Waitress / Bar Person. 150-162 Edgware Rd, London W2 2DT, UK. Full-time. Company Description. Grosvenor is the leading Casino operator in the UK a...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Rank Group - Camden, NJ
    Bar Person/ Waiter / Waitress /. 3-4 Coventry St, London W1D 6BL, UK. Full-time. Company Description. Grosvenor is the leading Casino operator in the UK an...
    - 5 Days Ago

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    Waitress

    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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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

Jersey City, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Jersey City, New Jersey

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