Back Waiter Salary in the United States

How much does a Back Waiter make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Back Waiter in the United States is $24,199 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

However, a Back Waiter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $27,502
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,047 to $25,928
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,087
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Back Waiter Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $25,928 $2,161 $499 $12
Average $24,199 $2,017 $465 $12
25th Percentile $22,047 $1,837 $424 $11
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Key Factors That Influence Back Waiter Salaries

A Back Waiter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Back Waiter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Back Waiter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $24,289
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $24,647
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $25,222
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $25,300
  • Expert (over 8 years): $25,431
Levels Salary
Entry Level Back Waiter$24,289
Intermediate Level Back Waiter$24,647
Senior Level Back Waiter$25,222
Specialist Level Back Waiter$25,300
Expert Level Back Waiter$25,431
$24,289 0 yr
$24,647 < 2 yrs
$25,222 2-4 yrs
$25,300 5-8 yrs
$25,431 > 8 yrs
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How Do Back Waiter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Back Waiters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $26,793.
  • California: $26,691.
  • Massachusetts: $26,336.

Top Paying Cities for Back Waiters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $30,522
  • San Francisco: $30,188
  • Oakland: $29,552

What Skills Can Increase a Back Waiter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.38% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Food Delivery (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Food delivery service is somewhat similar to courier service in which the ordered food is delivered from the restaurant to the customer either by the restaurant's staff or by delivery agents of a food ordering company.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.38%
Credit Card 2.31%
Food Delivery 1.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Back Waiter's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
 $26,135
8%
Container
 $25,651
6%
Problem Solving
 $25,167
4%
Initiative
 $24,925
3%
Written Communication
 $24,925
3%
Hospitality Industry
 $24,925
3%
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Back Waiter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Back Waiter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$22,047
Average $24,199/year
$25,928
$1,837
Average $2,017/month
$2,161
$424
Average $465/week
$499
$11
Average $12/hour
$12
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $25,928 $2,161 $499 $12
Average $24,199 $2,017 $465 $12
25th Percentile $22,047 $1,837 $424 $11

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Salary Trends for Back Waiter

Salaries for a Back Waiter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $30,588 in 2023 to around $30,087 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Back Waiter salary trends, .

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