salary$18,390 a year$9 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,390per year
Jobs in the area3,820people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Augusta?
Expensive. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 95.1% 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 Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $18,390 a year ($9 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $47,390.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 95.1% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.