salary$35,090 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,690per year
Jobs in the area1,330people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Topeka?
Expensive. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 39.3% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Topeka, KS area is $35,090 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $17,250 and $62,690.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 39.3% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.