salary$29,550 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,510per year
Jobs in the area3,940people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $29,550 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $16,770 and $58,510.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.