salary$28,650 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,840per year
Jobs in the area3,150people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Fort Wayne?
Expensive. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 52.0% 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 Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $28,650 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $17,430 and $47,840.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 52.0% 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 Fort Wayne, IN metro area.