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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$14.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,465/year ($2,122/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 36,220 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $29,670 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 $25,465 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $29,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,380 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,270 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$555 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,465 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Wisconsin?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Wisconsin is $29,670 per year ($14.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,000 and $43,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $29,670, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $25,465 per year ($2,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 36,220 Waiter / Waitress 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.