salary$27,670 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,540per year
Jobs in the area7,000people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Birmingham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 56.0% 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Birmingham, AL area is $27,670 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $16,840 and $36,540.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 56.0% 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.