salary$26,360 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Montgomery, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$35,400per year
Jobs in the area2,300people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Montgomery?
Expensive. Rent of $1,304 a month takes 59.4% 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 Montgomery, AL?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Montgomery, AL area is $26,360 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $16,550 and $35,400.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Montgomery?
Typical rent of $1,304 a month takes 59.4% 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 Montgomery, AL metro area.