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Caterer salary in United States

How much does a Caterer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.40
Average $19.40
Low $11.84
High $31.78

The average salary for a caterer is $19.40 per hour in the United States. 5.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 9, 2026).

Caterer job openings in United States

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Catering Banquet Bartender
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation3.4out of 5 stars.
Dearborn, MI
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Caterer in United States

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

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Highest paying cities for Caterers near United States

  1. Miami, FL
    $22.33 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $22.09 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $20.92 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $20.32 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $19.55 per hour

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