Restaurant Waiter Salary

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How much does a Restaurant Waiter make? The average Restaurant Waiter salary is $27,516 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $25,039 and $30,890. 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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Waiter - Waitress
Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant - Saint Charles , MO
Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant is currently hiring for a full- or part-time Waiter - Waitress to join our team in the St. Charles, MO area. This restaurant server position earns a competitive wage of ...
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Waiter - Waitress
Boombozz Pizza and Watchbar - Jeffersonville - Jeffersonville , IN
Do you want to work with a fast-paced and busy restaurant that provides flexible scheduling and ... DAY-TO-DAY OF A WAITER - WAITRESS In this full- or part-time serving position, you help keep our ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago
Waiter
Karn Meats, Inc. - Columbus , OH
We are seeking a Waiter to become an integral part of our team! You will take orders and serve food ... Greet and make all guests feel welcome at the restaurant * Respond to guest inquiries and requests ...
ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago
Wente Vineyars- WAITER/WAITRESS
Compass Group, North America - Livermore , CA
Levy Sector Position Title: [[Wente Vineyars- WAITER/WAITRESS]] Pay Range: $16.00 We Make Applying ... and Restaurant venues across the country. For more information on what we are about as a company ...
Lensa - 20 days ago
Server Waitstaff at Block Restaurant
Block Restaurant - Provo , UT
Block Restaurant in Provo, UT is looking for servers/waitstaff to join our team. We are located on 3330 N University Ave. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated and reliable. Fine dining ...
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Waiter/Waitress - Saltgrass Steakhouse
Golden Nugget Danville - Danville , IL
Job purpose Under the direction of the Restaurant Supervisor, the Waiter/Waitress is responsible for serving guests in accordance with established policy and procedures on an assigned shift. The ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago

Restaurant Waiter Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Restaurant Waiter between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Restaurant Waiter in each city.

Restaurant Waiter Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $34,395
Washington, DC $30,625
Miami, FL $26,553
Chicago, IL $28,864
Boston, MA $30,846
New York, NY $32,139
Dallas, TX $27,158
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Average Salary Range for Restaurant Waiter

Average Base Salary

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25039
30890
27516

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
25194
31188
27789
What is the average salary for Restaurant Waiter in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Restaurant Waiter in the United States. The base salary for Restaurant Waiter ranges from $25,039 to $30,890 with the average base salary of $27,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $25,194 to $31,188 with the average total cash compensation of $27,789.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $27,516 $25,039 - $30,890
Bonus $273 $155 - $298
Total Pay $27,789 $25,194 - $31,188
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Restaurant Waiter

What's the difference between Waiter and Restaurant Waiter?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Restaurant Waiter is $27,516, and the average salary of Waiter is $21,702. The average salary of Waiter is lower than Restaurant Waiter. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Restaurant Waiter, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Restaurant Waiter. a Restaurant Waiter Salary in Oxnard, CA is $29,497 as of March 26, 2024; a Restaurant Waiter Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $25,425 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Restaurant Waiter Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Restaurant Waiter vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Restaurant Waiter?
Salary ranges for a Restaurant Waiter can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024