How much does a waiter and waitress make in Birmingham?
$27,670a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $13.30 an hour or $2,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.30
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 272 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,840Median: $27,670Highest 10%: $36,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,840 | $8.10 | |
| 25th | $21,160 | $10.17 | |
| Median | $27,670 | $13.30 | |
| 75th | $29,810 | $14.33 | |
| 90th | $36,540 | $17.57 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Huntsville, AL | $27,990 |
| Daphne, AL | $27,080 |
| Decatur, AL | $27,010 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26,930 |
| Mobile, AL | $26,860 |
| Auburn, AL | $26,470 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,360 |
| Florence, AL | $25,990 |
| Anniston, AL | $24,640 |
| Dothan, AL | $24,520 |
| Gadsden, AL | $24,030 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,800 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,570 |
| Cook | $34,340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $30,840 |
| Food Server | $30,370 |
| Bartender | $30,010 |
| Dishwasher | $29,790 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,260 |
| Cook | $28,320 |
| Cook | $27,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $13.30 ($27,670 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $27,670 against $35,230 nationally, 21% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $26,840, so Birmingham pays 3% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for waiter and waitress pay?
272 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,540 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.