salary$47,530 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,780per year
Jobs in the area39,920people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Phoenix?
Expensive. Rent of $1,893 a month takes 47.8% 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 Phoenix, AZ?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $47,530 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $30,850 and $79,780.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Phoenix?
Typical rent of $1,893 a month takes 47.8% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.