salary$36,080 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,260per year
Jobs in the area16,540people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Kansas City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 51.1% 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 Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $36,080 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,600 and $63,260.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 51.1% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.