Waitress Salaries in New York City, NY, United States

Updated Sept 10, 2023
Total Pay Range
US$34K - US$57K/yr
Average Base Pay

5,716 salaries

Additional Cash Compensation
AverageUS$5,442RangeUS$3,156 - US$9,958
The average salary for Waitress is US$43,888 per year in the New York City, NY, United States. The average additional cash compensation for a Waitress in the New York City, NY, United States is US$5,442, with a range from US$4,081 - US$7,618. Salaries estimates are based on 5716 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Waitress employees in New York City, NY, United States.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of US$34K-US$57K/yr?

What is the salary trajectory for a Server?

in New York City, NY, United States

US$53,170 /yr
Server
US$57,715 /yr
Senior Server
US$55,582 /yr
Lead Server
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Job TitleSalary
ServerUS$53,170 /yr
Senior ServerUS$57,715 /yr
Lead ServerUS$55,582 /yr

What are some related job titles for a Waitress?

Waitress/Bartender

US$40,968

per year

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Cocktail Server

US$38,948

per year

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Restaurant Server

US$41,949

per year

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Server/Waiter

US$48,917

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a Server?

in New York City, NY, United States

US$53,170 /yr
Server
US$57,715 /yr
Senior Server
US$55,582 /yr
Lead Server
See Full Career Path

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What is the salary trajectory for a Server?

Job TitleSalary
ServerUS$53,170 /yr
Senior ServerUS$57,715 /yr
Lead ServerUS$55,582 /yr

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Applebee's
3.6

Applebee's

Waitress - Hourly

US$20

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$27
14 salaries
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US$14

US$27

US$14 - US$27 Range

McDonald's
3.6

McDonald's

Waitress - Hourly

US$21

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$30
9 salaries
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US$14

US$30

US$14 - US$30 Range

Hooters
3.8

Hooters

Waitress - Hourly

US$22

 /hr
Range: US$15 - US$31
6 salaries
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US$15

US$31

US$15 - US$31 Range

IHOP
3.2

IHOP

Waitress - Hourly

US$20

 /hr
Range: US$15 - US$29
5 salaries
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US$15

US$29

US$15 - US$29 Range

Starbucks
3.7

Starbucks

Waitress

US$40,066

 /yr
Range: US$29K - US$55K
4 salaries
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US$29K

US$55K

US$29,352 - US$55,475 Range

Panda Express
3.6

Panda Express

Waitress - Hourly

US$19

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$26
3 salaries
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US$14

US$26

US$14 - US$26 Range

Denny's
3.4

Denny's

Waitress - Hourly

US$21

 /hr
Range: US$16 - US$29
3 salaries
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US$16

US$29

US$16 - US$29 Range

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Pizza Hut
3.5

Pizza Hut

Waitress - Hourly

US$19

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$27
3 salaries
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US$14

US$27

US$14 - US$27 Range

Olive Garden Italian Restaurants
3.7

Olive Garden Italian Restaurants

Waitress

US$42,890

 /yr
Range: US$32K - US$59K
2 salaries
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US$32K

US$59K

US$31,629 - US$59,306 Range

Bareburger
3.8

Bareburger

Waitress

US$43,978

 /yr
Range: US$32K - US$62K
2 salaries
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US$32K

US$62K

US$31,912 - US$61,714 Range

3

Saggio

Waitress - Hourly

US$25

 /hr
Range: US$16 - US$38
2 salaries
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US$16

US$38

US$16 - US$38 Range

Le Pain Quotidien
3.5

Le Pain Quotidien

Waitress - Hourly

US$22

 /hr
Range: US$16 - US$30
2 salaries
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US$16

US$30

US$16 - US$30 Range

Buffalo Wild Wings
3.3

Buffalo Wild Wings

Waitress - Hourly

US$21

 /hr
Range: US$15 - US$29
2 salaries
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US$15

US$29

US$15 - US$29 Range

Waitress
3.7

Waitress

Waitress

US$37,259

 /yr
Range: US$25K - US$55K
2 salaries
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US$25K

US$55K

US$25,348 - US$55,127 Range

Wendy's
3.4

Wendy's

Waitress - Hourly

US$18

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$25
2 salaries
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US$14

US$25

US$14 - US$25 Range

4

Peacefood cafe

Waitress - Hourly

US$22

 /hr
Range: US$16 - US$32
2 salaries
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US$16

US$32

US$16 - US$32 Range

Dunkin'
3.2

Dunkin'

Waitress

US$37,898

 /yr
Range: US$29K - US$50K
2 salaries
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US$29K

US$50K

US$28,961 - US$50,268 Range

Dave & Buster's
3.5

Dave & Buster's

Waitress - Hourly

US$20

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$29
2 salaries
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US$14

US$29

US$14 - US$29 Range

Wahlburgers
3

Wahlburgers

Waitress - Hourly

US$21

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$33
1 salaries
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US$14

US$33

US$14 - US$33 Range

3.7

Simran Motors

Waitress - Hourly

US$21

 /hr
Range: US$14 - US$34
1 salaries
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US$14

US$34

US$14 - US$34 Range

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Waitress in New York City, NY, United States Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Waitress salaries - 14 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$20/hr
Waitress salaries - 9 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$21/hr
Waitress salaries - 6 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$22/hr
Waitress salaries - 5 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$20/hr
Waitress salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$40,066/yr
Waitress salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$19/hr
Waitress salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$21/hr
Waitress salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$19/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$42,890/yr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$43,978/yr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$25/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$22/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$21/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$37,259/yr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$18/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$22/hr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$37,898/yr
Waitress salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$20/hr
Waitress salaries - 1 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$21/hr
Waitress salaries - 1 salaries reportedNew York City, NY, United StatesUS$21/hr
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US$14

/hrAvg Base Salary

8 days ago by a Waiter with 1 to 3 years of experience

US$9

/hrAvg Base Salary

8 days ago by a Food Server with 1 to 3 years of experience

US$100,000

/yrAvg Base Salary

9 days ago by a Duck Blind Server with more than 15 years of experience

US$15

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US$30,000

/yrAvg Base Salary

9 days ago by a Server/Waiter with 4 to 6 years of experience

US$15

/hrAvg Base Salary

9 days ago by a Server with 4 to 6 years of experience

US$40,000

/yrAvg Base Salary

9 days ago by a Server/Waiter with 4 to 6 years of experience

US$40,000

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US$14 /hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Waitress salaries

The average salary for a Waitress is US$43,888 per year in New York City, NY, United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5716 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Waitress employees in New York City, NY, United States.

The highest salary for a Waitress in New York City, NY, United States is US$56,794 per year.

The lowest salary for a Waitress in New York City, NY, United States is US$34,140 per year.

Employment as a waiter offers income and flexibility to candidates without any formal education requirements. While median hourly pay is in line with, or below, minimum wage, successful waiters can earn large tips. Tips are calculated as a percent of a dinner’s bill, so waiters at luxury establishments generally earn higher total wages. Waiters with at least a high school diploma can further increase their salaries by progressing into restaurant manager roles.

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