salary$18,460 a year$9 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,800per year
Jobs in the area45,880people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Sandy Springs?
Expensive. Rent of $2,002 a month takes 130.1% 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 Sandy Springs, GA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $18,460 a year ($9 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $46,800.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Sandy Springs?
Typical rent of $2,002 a month takes 130.1% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.