salary$57,280 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,940per year
Jobs in the area26,530people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Seattle?
Expensive. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 47.6% 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 Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $57,280 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $36,730 and $95,940.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 47.6% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.