Waiters and waitresses Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£10,128
per year
Hourly Rate
£4.87
per hour
Mean Salary
£12,121
per year
Salary Range
Waiters and waitresses salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £2,22825th: £4,524Median: £10,12875th: £18,21190th: £25,699
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £10,128 |
| Monthly | £844 |
| Fortnightly | £390 |
| Weekly | £195 |
| Daily | £39 |
| Hourly | £4.87 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £2,228 | £186 | Entry level |
| 25th | £4,524 | £377 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £10,128 | £844 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £18,211 | £1,518 | Experienced |
| 90th | £25,699 | £2,142 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Waiters and waitresses in the UK is £10,128, equating to £844 per month or £4.87 per hour.
Salaries range from £2,228 at entry level (10th percentile) to £25,699 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £23,471.
The Waiters and waitresses salary of £10,128 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £9,904 | £4.76 |
| Bar staff | £9,262 | £4.45 |
| Sports coaches, instructors and officials | £11,198 | £5.38 |
| Other Elementary Services Occupations | £11,641 | £5.60 |
| Elementary Security Occupations | £11,699 | £5.62 |
| Fitness and wellbeing instructors | £11,834 | £5.69 |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,205 | £5.87 |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £12,471 | £6.00 |
| Company secretaries and administrators | £12,570 | £6.04 |
| Sports and Fitness Occupations | £12,841 | £6.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Waiters and waitresses salary in the UK?
The median Waiters and waitresses salary in the United Kingdom is £10,128 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Waiters and waitresses earn per hour?
A Waiters and waitresses earns approximately £4.87 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Waiters and waitresses?
A Waiters and waitresses earns approximately £844 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Waiters and waitresses a well-paid job in the UK?
The Waiters and waitresses salary of £10,128 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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