salary$32,320 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,140per year
Jobs in the area7,670people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 59.7% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $32,320 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $21,340 and $61,140.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 59.7% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.