Waiters and waitresses roles in the UK earn a median of £8,675 per year, equivalent to £11.53 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.1% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £7,205 to £13,236 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£8,675
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£11.53
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-8.1%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£5,528 – £13,971
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Waiters and waitresses roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Waiters and waitresses serve food and beverages in hotels, clubs, restaurants public houses and other establishments.
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at levels 1 and 2.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.