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Caterer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Caterer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.27
Average $19.27
Low $11.87
High $31.27

The average salary for a caterer is $19.27 per hour in the United States. 6.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Caterer job openings in United States

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Catering Attendant/Driver
ISS Facility Services3.5out of 5 stars.
Cincinnati, OH
$22 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Caterer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Main Event Caterers
 
$130,000per year
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self employed
 
$114,400per year
Cumberland Hospital for Childr...
 
$114,400per year
Above All Catering
 
$112,500per year
Gibson Dunn
 
$107,500per year
Foodja
 
$107,500per year

Highest paying cities for Caterers near United States

  1. Miami, FL
    $22.27 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $21.76 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $19.78 per hour
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $17.91 per hour
  5. Salt Lake City, UT
    $17.88 per hour

Where can a Caterer earn more?

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