How much does a waiter make in Türkiye?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₺19,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,900
- Compared with the median pay in Türkiye
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Türkiye ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
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 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $6,132 |
| 51. Türkiye estimate | $5,900 |
| 52. Lebanon estimate | $5,881 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender₺243,700
- Flight attendant₺307,900
- Rail conductor₺289,000
- Guide₺271,000
- Cook₺256,600
- Hairdresser₺240,000
- Beautician₺240,300
- Household manager₺277,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Türkiye?
The median gross salary is ₺19,400 a month, ₺232,800 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₺180,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₺294,800.
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 Türkiye or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $5,900 in Türkiye, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: ₺243,700 a year against ₺232,800 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate