salary$27,110 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,340per year
Jobs in the area36,160people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Las Vegas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 79.9% 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 Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $27,110 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $24,960 and $61,340.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 79.9% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.