Waiters and Waitresses pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $14.51 an hour ($30,180 a year). About 10,220 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is 2% higher than the Kentucky median ($29,660).
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.21 | $17,070 |
| 25% of workers | $10.08 | $20,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| 75% of workers | $22.13 | $46,040 |
| 90% of workers | $30.53 | $63,500 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $34,910 | 5,020 |
| Elizabethtown | $30,270 | 760 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $30,180 | 10,220 |
| Owensboro | $29,790 | 780 |
| Paducah | $29,280 | 1,010 |
| Bowling Green | $28,810 | 1,250 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,640 |
| Bartenders | $29,120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,590 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,030 |
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