How much does a waiter and waitress make in Charlotte?
$36,430a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 19,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,100Median: $36,430Highest 10%: $74,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,100 | $8.70 | |
| 25th | $21,030 | $10.11 | |
| Median | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $57,580 | $27.68 | |
| 90th | $74,440 | $35.79 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,020 |
| Durham, NC | $35,230 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,860 |
| Asheville, NC | $34,450 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $34,080 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,610 |
| Greensboro, NC | $30,060 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $29,550 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $29,520 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,330 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,310 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $28,870 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,680 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,530 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $26,900 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,280 |
| Cook | $37,690 |
| Bartender | $37,390 |
| Cook | $37,030 |
| Cook | $34,600 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,180 |
| Food Server | $33,550 |
| Dishwasher | $31,920 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $31,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $17.51 ($36,430 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $36,430 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $32,150, so Charlotte pays 13% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for waiter and waitress pay?
111 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,440 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.