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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Ohio (2026)
$17.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,376/year ($2,615/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 77,250 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $36,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,376 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,224 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,808 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$293 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,376 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Ohio?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Ohio is $36,700 per year ($17.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,990 and $48,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $36,700, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $31,376 per year ($2,615 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 77,250 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.