Busser Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$13.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,451/year ($1,954/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $20,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $32,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,220 Busser jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Busser salary of $27,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,451 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,098 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,072 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$459 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,451 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Wisconsin?
- The median Busser salary in Wisconsin is $27,080 per year ($13.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $20,850 and $32,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $27,080, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $23,451 per year ($1,954 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,220 Busser jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.