salary$36,530 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,040per year
Jobs in the area17,790people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Cincinnati?
Expensive. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 45.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $36,530 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $23,280 and $74,040.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 45.3% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.