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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Arizona (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,798/year ($3,066/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,950 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Arizona (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $43,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,798 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $43,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,362 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$696 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Arizona?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Arizona is $43,950 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,850 and $63,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $43,950, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $36,798 per year ($3,066 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 55,950 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.