Waiters and Waitresses made a median salary of $22,890 in 2019. The best-paid 25 percent made $29,620 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $18,950.

Do servers make good money?

The average pay is more efficient

As of May 2015, the median hourly wage for waiters and waitresses was $9.25, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, when combined with the average amount I made in tips, I earned well over $20 per hour when I waited tables.

Can servers make 100k?

High-end restaurants are boosting their service game as prices rise up over $100 for a fine meal and guests become more demanding. ... Head waiters at top-tier restaurants can earn from $80,000 to as much as $150,000 a year including tips, according to industry executives.