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SALARY SURVEYS
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UPDATED September 2024 About salary data? |
CALCULATE YOUR OPTIMUM SALARY!
(based on your career and experience) |
| AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | MOST TYPICAL SALARY / YEAR |
Gross income
Net (after tax)
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$33,259 USD£25,474 GBPNew York City $45,000 USD |
$22,000 USD£16,850 GBPIncluding "New York City" Excluding "New York City" |
Average salary for Waiter or Waitress / United States is $33,259 USD per year. The most typical earning is $22,000 USD. All data are based on 59 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of $43,000 USD. Women receive a salary of $27,300 USD.
Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Some College with salary of $36,500 USD. The second most paid education level is High School with salary of $31,900 USD.
Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of $50,300 USD. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive $50,000 USD.
| Salary Levels (USD) per Year | Surveys | [%] |
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$10,000 USD -
$14,999 USD
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1 |
100%
1.69% |
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$15,000 USD -
$19,999 USD
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4 |
98.31%
6.78% |
| THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY | ||
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$20,000 USD -
$24,999 USD
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14 |
91.53%
23.73% |
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$25,000 USD -
$29,999 USD
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9 |
67.8%
15.25% |
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$30,000 USD -
$34,999 USD
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13 |
52.54%
22.03% |
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$35,000 USD -
$39,999 USD
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2 |
30.51%
3.39% |
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$40,000 USD -
$44,999 USD
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4 |
27.12%
6.78% |
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$45,000 USD -
$49,999 USD
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2 |
20.34%
3.39% |
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$50,000 USD -
$54,999 USD
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3 |
16.95%
5.08% |
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$55,000 USD -
$59,999 USD
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3 |
11.86%
5.08% |
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$60,000 USD -
$64,999 USD
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1 |
6.78%
1.69% |
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$65,000 USD -
$69,999 USD
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n/a
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$70,000 USD -
$74,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$75,000 USD -
$79,999 USD
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1 |
5.08%
1.69% |
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$80,000 USD -
$84,999 USD
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2 |
3.39%
3.39% |
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$85,000 USD -
$89,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$90,000 USD -
$94,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$95,000 USD -
$99,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$100,000 USD -
$104,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$105,000 USD -
$109,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$110,000 USD -
$114,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$115,000 USD -
$119,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$120,000 USD -
$124,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$125,000 USD -
$129,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$130,000 USD -
$134,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$135,000 USD -
$139,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$140,000 USD -
$144,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$145,000 USD -
$149,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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| HIGH SALARIES | ||
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$150,000 USD -
$159,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$160,000 USD -
$169,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$170,000 USD -
$179,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$180,000 USD -
$189,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$190,000 USD -
$199,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$200,000 USD -
$209,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$210,000 USD -
$219,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$220,000 USD -
$229,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$230,000 USD -
$239,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$240,000 USD -
$249,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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$250,000 USD -
$349,999 USD
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0 |
n/a
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Some College | 30 | $36,500 USD |
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| 2 | High School | 14 | $31,900 USD |
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| 3 | Bachelors Degree | 12 | $30,900 USD |
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| 4 | Bellow H. School | 3 | $16,400 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | 16-20 Years | 3 | $50,300 USD |
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| 2 | 20+ Years | 2 | $50,000 USD |
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| 3 | 8-12 Years | 7 | $40,200 USD |
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| 4 | 4-8 Years | 9 | $35,200 USD |
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| 5 | 12-16 Years | 3 | $33,300 USD |
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| 6 | 2-4 Years | 11 | $30,900 USD |
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| 7 | 1-2 Years | 10 | $29,900 USD |
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| 8 | 0-1 Year | 14 | $26,700 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Permanent | 24 | $40,200 USD |
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| 2 | Self Employed | 2 | $35,700 USD |
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| 3 | Contract | 2 | $30,000 USD |
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| 4 | Part Time | 31 | $27,900 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Hawaii | 1 | $80,000 USD |
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| 2 | Arizona | 1 | $52,500 USD |
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| 3 | Alabama | 1 | $52,000 USD |
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| 4 | California | 8 | $44,700 USD |
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| 5 | New York State | 4 | $41,300 USD |
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| 6 | Rhode Island | 1 | $40,000 USD |
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| 7 | Florida | 5 | $39,600 USD |
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| 8 | Virginia | 2 | $35,000 USD |
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| 9 | Texas | 4 | $32,700 USD |
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| 10 | Colorado | 4 | $32,100 USD |
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| 11 | Alaska | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 12 | Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 13 | Michigan | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 14 | Massachusetts | 3 | $28,300 USD |
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| 15 | Tennessee | 1 | $28,000 USD |
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| 16 | Missouri | 3 | $25,700 USD |
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| 17 | Oregon | 1 | $25,000 USD |
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| 18 | Georgia | 4 | $24,500 USD |
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| 19 | Illinois | 1 | $21,000 USD |
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| 20 | New Hampshire | 1 | $20,900 USD |
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| 21 | Ohio | 2 | $20,000 USD |
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| 22 | Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 23 | North Dakota | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 24 | New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 25 | Wisconsin | 1 | $16,600 USD |
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| # | Surveys | AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR | ||
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| 1 | Honolulu | 1 | $80,000 USD |
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| 2 | Miami | 1 | $80,000 USD |
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| 3 | Phoenix | 1 | $52,500 USD |
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| 4 | Birmingham, United States | 1 | $52,000 USD |
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| 5 | Los Angeles | 5 | $49,400 USD |
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| 6 | New York City | 3 | $45,000 USD |
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| 7 | Riverside | 1 | $45,000 USD |
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| 8 | Colorado Springs | 2 | $42,200 USD |
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| 9 | San Diego | 1 | $41,200 USD |
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| 10 | Providence | 1 | $40,000 USD |
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| 11 | Richmond | 1 | $40,000 USD |
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| 12 | Dallas | 2 | $39,400 USD |
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| 13 | Tampa | 1 | $35,000 USD |
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| 14 | San Antonio | 1 | $32,000 USD |
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| 15 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | $31,500 USD |
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| 16 | Anchorage | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 17 | Hartford | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 18 | Buffalo, United States | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 19 | Virginia Beach | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 20 | Detroit | 1 | $30,000 USD |
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| 21 | Boston | 3 | $28,300 USD |
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| 22 | Memphis | 1 | $28,000 USD |
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| 23 | Kansas City | 2 | $27,000 USD |
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| 24 | Cleveland | 1 | $26,000 USD |
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| 25 | --Other-- | 5 | $25,400 USD |
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| 26 | Portland, Oregon | 1 | $25,000 USD |
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| 27 | Atlanta | 4 | $24,500 USD |
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| 28 | Fremont | 1 | $24,000 USD |
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| 29 | St. Louis | 1 | $23,000 USD |
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| 30 | Denver | 2 | $22,000 USD |
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| 31 | Chicago | 1 | $21,000 USD |
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| 32 | Manchester, United States | 1 | $20,900 USD |
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| 33 | Philadelphia | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 34 | Austin | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 35 | Bismarck, North Dakota | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 36 | Albuquerque | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 37 | Orlando | 1 | $20,000 USD |
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| 38 | Milwaukee | 1 | $16,600 USD |
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| 39 | Columbus | 1 | $13,900 USD |
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What I do?
"Soft Skills, quick math, time management, communication."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Providence | Some College | 1-2 Years | Basic | $40,000 USD |
What I do?
"6 years experience."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Kansas City | Some College | 2-4 Years | Advanced | $30,000 USD |
What I do?
"Barkeeper."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Los Angeles | Some College | 1-2 Years | Expert | $55,000 USD |
What I do?
"Waiting on tables."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Philadelphia | High School | 2-4 Years | Intermediate | $20,000 USD |
What I do?
"Waiting on tables, explain menu."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| San Diego | Bachelors Degree | 4-8 Years | Intermediate | $41,200 USD |
What I do?
"Serving food talking to guest."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Richmond | High School | 0-1 Year | n/a | $40,000 USD |
What I do?
"Bartending making craft cocktails."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Los Angeles | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | $75,000 USD |
What I do?
"Serve food and keep guests satisfied."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Fort Lauderdale | Some College | 4-8 Years | n/a | $41,000 USD |
What I do?
"Make drinks, take orders."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Austin | Bachelors Degree | 20+ Years | n/a | $20,000 USD |
What I do?
"I am paid minimum wage as well as receiving tips and delivery fees. I am also in college which will effect the time I can spend at work. Meaning that my income is probably not a good measurement of the typical wage for this profession."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Memphis | Some College | 4-8 Years | n/a | $28,000 USD |
What I do?
"Serve tables and offer drink recommendations."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Atlanta | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | $18,000 USD |
What I do?
"I wait tables and manage staff."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Colorado Springs | Some College | 2-4 Years | n/a | $55,000 USD |
What I do?
"Waiter at a busy airport in Phoenix arizona."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Phoenix | Some College | 8-12 Years | n/a | $52,500 USD |
What I do?
"Serve customers the food and drink that they order."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Colorado Springs | Bachelors Degree | 0-1 Year | n/a | $29,500 USD |
What I do?
"Waiting on tables cleaning dealing with money."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | Some College | 4-8 Years | n/a | $20,000 USD |
What I do?
"Greet customers with a smile, ask what they want to drink, come back with drinks, take food orders, serve."
| City | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Gross salary / year |
| --Other-- | High School | 1-2 Years | n/a | $32,000 USD |
