Waiters and waitresses salary in United Kingdom
The median waiters and waitresses salary is £22,936 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Waiters and waitresses salary by region
Pay trend
Up 23.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Waiters and waitresses salary FAQs
What is the average Waiters and waitresses salary in United Kingdom?
The median Waiters and waitresses salary in United Kingdom is £22,936 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of waiters and waitressess earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Waiters and waitresses salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £26,686, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Waiters and waitresses salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.