Busser Salary in Idaho (2026)
$13.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,891/year ($1,991/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,520 Busser jobs in Idaho (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Busser salary of $27,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,891 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $27,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,171 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,127 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$621 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,991 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Idaho?
- The median Busser salary in Idaho is $27,810 per year ($13.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,110 and $31,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $27,810, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $23,891 per year ($1,991 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,520 Busser jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.