salary$29,520 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Fayetteville, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,580per year
Jobs in the area1,980people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Fayetteville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,530 a month takes 62.2% 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 Fayetteville, NC?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Fayetteville, NC area is $29,520 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $16,590 and $57,580.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Fayetteville?
Typical rent of $1,530 a month takes 62.2% 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 Fayetteville, NC metro area.