salary$36,600 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,370per year
Jobs in the area4,700people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Dayton?
Expensive. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 37.4% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $36,600 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $23,680 and $63,370.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 37.4% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.