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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in Washington (2026)
$18.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,412/year ($2,784/month) for a single filer
Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,050 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Washington (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $38,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,412 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,484 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,974 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,784 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Washington?
- The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Washington is $38,870 per year ($18.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,760 and $45,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Washington?
- On the median salary of $38,870, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,412 per year ($2,784 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 8,050 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.