salary$39,020 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,850per year
Jobs in the area13,100people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Virginia Beach?
Expensive. Rent of $1,924 a month takes 59.2% 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 Virginia Beach, VA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $39,020 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $27,860 and $70,850.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Virginia Beach?
Typical rent of $1,924 a month takes 59.2% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.