salary$37,070 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,180per year
Jobs in the area25,280people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Clearwater?
Expensive. Rent of $2,168 a month takes 70.2% 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 Clearwater, FL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $37,070 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,310 and $72,180.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Clearwater?
Typical rent of $2,168 a month takes 70.2% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.