salary$26,080 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,840per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Anchorage?
Expensive. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 76.0% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Anchorage, AK area is $26,080 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $24,770 and $65,840.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 76.0% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.