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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Georgia (2026)
$8.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $16,662/year ($1,388/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $15,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $18,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 76,470 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Georgia (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $18,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $16,662 — an effective tax rate of 10.9%.
| Gross (median) | $18,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$260 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,431 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$348 |
| Take-home (annual) | $16,662 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Georgia?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Georgia is $18,700 per year ($8.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $15,080 and $35,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $18,700, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $16,662 per year ($1,388 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 10.9%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 76,470 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.