Dish Service Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Dish Service Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dish Service Assistant in the United States is $32,757 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Dish Service Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,937
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,409 to $34,945
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,270
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Dish Service Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $34,945 $2,912 $672 $17
Average $32,757 $2,730 $630 $16
25th Percentile $30,409 $2,534 $585 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Dish Service Assistant Salaries

A Dish Service Assistant'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 Dish Service Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dish Service Assistant'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): $32,166
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,596
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,304
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $33,401
  • Expert (over 8 years): $33,562
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dish Service Assistant$32,166
Intermediate Level Dish Service Assistant$32,596
Senior Level Dish Service Assistant$33,304
Specialist Level Dish Service Assistant$33,401
Expert Level Dish Service Assistant$33,562
$32,166 0 yr
$32,596 < 2 yrs
$33,304 2-4 yrs
$33,401 5-8 yrs
$33,562 > 8 yrs
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How Do Dish Service Assistant 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 Dish Service Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $36,269.
  • California: $36,131.
  • Massachusetts: $35,650.

Top Paying Cities for Dish Service Assistants

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: $41,317
  • San Francisco: $40,910
  • Oakland: $40,003

What Skills Can Increase a Dish Service Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.26% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 5.1% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 2.19% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Commitment 6.26%
Food Service 5.1%
Work Ethic 2.19%
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 Dish Service Assistant's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Food Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $34,395
5%
WFM
 $33,740
3%
Food Safety
 $33,412
2%
Innovation
 $33,412
2%
Dedication
 $33,412
2%
Customer Service
 $33,412
2%
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Dish Service Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dish Service Assistant'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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$30,409
Average $32,757/year
$34,945
$2,534
Average $2,730/month
$2,912
$585
Average $630/week
$672
$15
Average $16/hour
$17
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $34,945 $2,912 $672 $17
Average $32,757 $2,730 $630 $16
25th Percentile $30,409 $2,534 $585 $15

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Salary Trends for Dish Service Assistant

Salaries for a Dish Service Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,960 in 2023 to around $33,218 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dish Service Assistant salary trends, .

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