Waiters and waitresses salary in United Kingdom
Full-time average annual pay in United Kingdom
£10,000
Typical Annual pay range
£4,784£17,788
Based on ~146,000 employees · 2025 · low suppression
10th percentile
£2,423
25th percentile
£4,784
Median
£10,000
Mean
£11,958
75th percentile
£17,788
90th percentile
£25,105
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £2,423 |
| 25th percentile | £4,784 |
| Median | £10,000 |
| Mean | £11,958 |
| 75th percentile | £17,788 |
| 90th percentile | £25,105 |
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26£
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £833 | £10,000 |
| Income tax | £0 | £0 |
| National Insurance | £0 | £0 |
| Take-home pay | £833 | £10,000 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)
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