Bus Boy Salary in the United States

How much does a Bus Boy make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bus Boy in the United States is $24,659 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $28,036
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,713 to $26,426
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,942
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Bus Boy Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $26,426 $2,202 $508 $13
Average $24,659 $2,055 $474 $12
25th Percentile $22,713 $1,893 $437 $11
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Key Factors That Influence Bus Boy Salaries

A Bus Boy'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 Bus Boy Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bus Boy'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): $24,172
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $24,529
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $25,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $25,179
  • Expert (over 8 years): $25,309
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bus Boy$24,172
Intermediate Level Bus Boy$24,529
Senior Level Bus Boy$25,101
Specialist Level Bus Boy$25,179
Expert Level Bus Boy$25,309
$24,172 0 yr
$24,529 < 2 yrs
$25,101 2-4 yrs
$25,179 5-8 yrs
$25,309 > 8 yrs
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How Do Bus Boy 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 Bus Boys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $27,302.
  • California: $27,198.
  • Massachusetts: $26,836.

Top Paying Cities for Bus Boys

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: $31,102
  • San Francisco: $30,761
  • Oakland: $30,113

What Skills Can Increase a Bus Boy'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 Bus Boy'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
$26,631
8%
Container
$26,138
6%
Problem Solving
$25,645
4%
Initiative
$25,398
3%
Written Communication
$25,398
3%
Hospitality Industry
$25,398
3%
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Bus Boy Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bus Boy'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Bus Boy

Salaries for a Bus Boy can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $30,449 in 2023 to around $29,951 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bus Boy salary trends, .

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