How much does a waiter make in France?
€21,280a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,774 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,383
- Equals
- $23,760
- Compared with the median pay in France
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where France ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What waiters earn in France
Lowest 10%: €16,520Median: €21,280Highest 10%: €26,950
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 15. Canada | $27,360 |
| 16. France estimate | $23,760 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $23,100 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender€22,290
- Flight attendant€28,150
- Rail conductor€26,430
- Guide€24,780
- Cook€23,460
- Hairdresser€21,940
- Beautician€21,980
- Household manager€25,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in France?
The median gross salary is €1,774 a month, €21,280 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €16,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €26,950.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in France or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $23,760 in France, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: €22,290 a year against €21,280 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate