salary$34,910 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,020per year
Jobs in the area5,020people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Lexington-Fayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 50.3% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $34,910 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $16,940 and $63,020.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 50.3% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.