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Busser Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$14.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,831/year ($2,069/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,800 Busser jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Busser salary of $29,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,831 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,337 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,242 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$900 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,831 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,069 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Busser salary in Pennsylvania is $29,310 per year ($14.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,350 and $35,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $29,310, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $24,831 per year ($2,069 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 20,800 Busser jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.