Temp and flexible food runner positions in Baltimore pay $12.84-$18.19/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.
$13-$18
Per Hour
$621
Weekly (40hrs)
107
Cost Index
EST
Time Zone
Food Runners in Baltimore earn $12.84-$18.19/hr, above the national average.
Food Runners deliver dishes from the kitchen to guests' tables, ensuring food arrives hot and presented correctly. They support servers and help maintain efficient restaurant service.
Most food runner positions in Baltimore are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
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Monthly Costs
| $18–$26/hr |
| 152 |
| $2,800 |
Calculated for Food Runner in Baltimore
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Food Runner rate of $15.52/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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