Waiters and waitresses Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 17,000 employees
Median
£8,662
Mean
£10,943
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £8,662 |
| Mean | £10,943 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£173
Mean £216
Hourly
£11.52
Mean £11.81
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £173 | £216 |
| Hourly | £11.52 | £11.81 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Waiters and waitresses earn 74% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Accommodation and food service activities sector are £362/week. Earnings grew +4.5% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£20,106
Part-time (median)
£6,100
Full-time (mean)
£20,693
Part-time (mean)
£7,713
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £20,106 | £6,100 |
| Mean | £20,693 | £7,713 |
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