salary$35,470 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,480per year
Jobs in the area16,120people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Pittsburgh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 54.8% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $35,470 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $21,440 and $61,480.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 54.8% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.