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Restaurant staff salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Restaurant Staff make in the United States?

Average base salary

$14.87
Average $14.87
Low $10.77
High $20.51

The average salary for a restaurant staff is $14.87 per hour in the United States and $55.00 tips per day.17.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Restaurant Staff job openings in United States

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Restaurant Team Member
Bethlehem, PA
$8 - $11 an hour
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Restaurant Staff in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group
 
$299,998per year
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DoorDash
 
$130,200per year
Pirate Staffing
 
$106,080per year
Buck's Restaurant
 
$98,800per year
Meta
 
$88,200per year
Lotus Business Solutions
 
$87,500per year

Highest paying cities for Restaurant Staffs near United States

  1. Binghamton, NY
    $17.73 per hour
  2. Mount Pleasant, SC
    $16.11 per hour
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    $15.51 per hour
  4. Bartlesville, OK
    $14.40 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $14.20 per hour

Where can a Restaurant Staff earn more?

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