salary$19,340 a year$9 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$59,790per year
Jobs in the area9,580people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 131.4% 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 Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $19,340 a year ($9 an hour). Most earn between $16,340 and $59,790.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 131.4% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.