salary$60,250 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,690per year
Jobs in the area8,550people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Urban Honolulu?
Expensive. Rent of $2,226 a month takes 44.3% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Urban Honolulu, HI area is $60,250 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $29,120 and $101,690.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Urban Honolulu?
Typical rent of $2,226 a month takes 44.3% 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 Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.