salary$27,990 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Huntsville, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,300per year
Jobs in the area3,290people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Huntsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,364 a month takes 58.5% 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 Huntsville, AL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Huntsville, AL area is $27,990 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $16,950 and $37,300.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Huntsville?
Typical rent of $1,364 a month takes 58.5% 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 Huntsville, AL metro area.