salary$36,890 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,510per year
Jobs in the area1,940people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 49.9% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $36,890 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,010 and $60,510.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 49.9% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.