How much does a waiter and waitress make in Atlanta?
$18,460a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $8.88 an hour or $1,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.88
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 366 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 45,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $18,460Highest 10%: $46,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $18,460 | $8.88 | |
| 75th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $46,800 | $22.50 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Chattanooga, TN | $24,240 |
| Athens, GA | $21,090 |
| Rome, GA | $20,980 |
| Savannah, GA | $20,830 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $19,070 |
| Valdosta, GA | $18,510 |
| Augusta, GA | $18,390 |
| Albany, GA | $18,330 |
| Brunswick, GA | $18,250 |
| Gainesville, GA | $17,980 |
| Dalton, GA | $17,930 |
| Macon, GA | $17,830 |
| Hinesville, GA | $17,640 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $8.88 ($18,460 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $18,460 against $35,230 nationally, 48% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $18,700, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for waiter and waitress pay?
366 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.