The salary statistics and trend of waiters and waitresses in the industry of full-service restaurants are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare waiters and waitresses salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $27,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $40,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for waiters and waitresses in the industry of full-service restaurants. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) waiters and waitresses is $40,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent waiters and waitresses is $17,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of waiters and waitresses in the industry of Full-Service Restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $20,720 | 3.76% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | $19,940 | 3.71% | - |
| 2015 | $19,200 | 2.71% | - |
| 2014 | $18,680 | 0.75% | - |
| 2013 | $18,540 | 0.16% | - |
| 2012 | $18,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of waiters and waitresses in ten industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of waiters and waitresses in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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