salary$37,300 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,560per year
Jobs in the area4,570people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Wichita?
Expensive. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 37.4% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Wichita, KS area is $37,300 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $17,300 and $63,560.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 37.4% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.