salary$30,180 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,500per year
Jobs in the area10,220people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Louisville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 50.8% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $30,180 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $17,070 and $63,500.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 50.8% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.