salary$36,260 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,600per year
Jobs in the area14,120people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Cleveland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 42.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Cleveland, OH area is $36,260 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $24,220 and $76,600.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 42.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.