Busser Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$14.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,859/year ($2,155/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,330 Busser jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Busser salary of $29,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $25,859 — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,356 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,254 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,859 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,155 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Tennessee?
- The median Busser salary in Tennessee is $29,470 per year ($14.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,110 and $35,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $29,470, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $25,859 per year ($2,155 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 11,330 Busser jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.