salary$36,430 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$18,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,440per year
Jobs in the area19,990people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Charlotte?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 62.0% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $36,430 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $18,100 and $74,440.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 62.0% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.