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Wage Report by Occupation 2026

Detailed wage analysis for 47 occupations across flexible work. Compare average wages, wages based on experience, and yearly wage growth.

Events

3 roles
+4.1%
Brand Ambassador
Average$23.00/hr
Range$17.40 - $28.60
Workers Employed60,000
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+3.9%
Event Setup Crew
Average$18.50/hr
Range$15.70 - $21.30
Workers Employed60,000
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+4.0%
Concert Staff
Average$18.00/hr
Range$14.80 - $21.20
Workers Employed60,000
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Hospitality

19 roles
+4.1%
Hospitality Team Lead
Average$23.00/hr
Range$19.00 - $27.00
Workers Employed286,000
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+8.6%
Chef de Partie
Average$21.50/hr
Range$17.90 - $25.10
Workers Employed343,200
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+4.0%
Banquet Server
Average$21.00/hr
Range$17.00 - $25.00
Workers Employed343,200
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+8.7%
Bartender
Average$20.00/hr
Range$16.00 - $24.00
Workers Employed286,000
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+4.2%
Catering Staff
Average$20.00/hr
Range$16.00 - $24.00
Workers Employed343,200
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+3.9%
Line Cook
Average$18.50/hr
Range$15.70 - $21.30
Workers Employed429,000
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+3.9%
Front Desk Attendant
Average$18.50/hr
Range$15.70 - $21.30
Workers Employed343,200
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+4.4%
Entry Level Cook
Average$16.50/hr
Range$14.50 - $18.50
Workers Employed286,000
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+4.4%
Commis Chef
Average$16.50/hr
Range$14.50 - $18.50
Workers Employed286,000
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+4.4%
Back of House Team Member
Average$16.50/hr
Range$14.50 - $18.50
Workers Employed343,200
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+3.9%
Barista
Average$16.00/hr
Range$13.60 - $18.40
Workers Employed286,000
View Details
+8.8%
Server
Average$16.00/hr
Range$12.80 - $19.20
Workers Employed429,000
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+4.0%
Prep Cook
Average$15.50/hr
Range$13.50 - $17.50
Workers Employed343,200
View Details
+4.2%
Barback
Average$15.00/hr
Range$12.60 - $17.40
Workers Employed286,000
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+4.2%
Host / Hostess
Average$15.00/hr
Range$12.60 - $17.40
Workers Employed343,200
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+4.3%
Dishwasher
Average$14.50/hr
Range$12.50 - $16.50
Workers Employed429,000
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+4.3%
Food Runner
Average$14.50/hr
Range$12.50 - $16.50
Workers Employed343,200
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+4.5%
Kitchen Porter
Average$14.00/hr
Range$12.40 - $15.60
Workers Employed286,000
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+3.8%
Busser
Average$13.50/hr
Range$11.50 - $15.50
Workers Employed343,200
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Industrial & Warehouse

12 roles
+6.6%
Forklift Driver
Average$21.00/hr
Range$17.80 - $24.20
Workers Employed130,000
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+4.0%
Order Selector
Average$21.00/hr
Range$17.80 - $24.20
Workers Employed156,000
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+4.0%
Machine Operator
Average$21.00/hr
Range$17.00 - $25.00
Workers Employed195,000
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+6.4%
Delivery Driver
Average$20.00/hr
Range$16.80 - $23.20
Workers Employed130,000
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+4.2%
Material Handler
Average$20.00/hr
Range$16.80 - $23.20
Workers Employed156,000
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+4.3%
Package Handler
Average$19.50/hr
Range$16.70 - $22.30
Workers Employed195,000
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+4.3%
Loader Crew
Average$19.50/hr
Range$16.70 - $22.30
Workers Employed156,000
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+3.9%
Warehouse Operative
Average$18.50/hr
Range$15.70 - $21.30
Workers Employed130,000
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+3.9%
Inventory Clerk
Average$18.50/hr
Range$15.70 - $21.30
Workers Employed156,000
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+6.5%
Picker Packer
Average$18.00/hr
Range$15.60 - $20.40
Workers Employed130,000
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+4.0%
Assembler
Average$18.00/hr
Range$14.80 - $21.20
Workers Employed156,000
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+4.3%
Food Production Operative
Average$17.00/hr
Range$14.60 - $19.40
Workers Employed130,000
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Facilities Management

6 roles
+4.0%
Maintenance Worker
Average$21.00/hr
Range$17.00 - $25.00
Workers Employed66,000
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+4.4%
Security Guard
Average$19.00/hr
Range$15.00 - $23.00
Workers Employed66,000
View Details
+4.4%
Housekeeper
Average$16.50/hr
Range$14.50 - $18.50
Workers Employed52,800
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+4.4%
Janitor
Average$16.50/hr
Range$13.70 - $19.30
Workers Employed66,000
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+4.0%
Cleaner
Average$15.50/hr
Range$13.50 - $17.50
Workers Employed44,000
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+4.3%
Laundry Attendant
Average$14.50/hr
Range$12.50 - $16.50
Workers Employed44,000
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Retail

7 roles
+4.2%
Personal Shopper
Average$17.50/hr
Range$14.70 - $20.30
Workers Employed372,000
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+4.3%
Merchandiser
Average$17.00/hr
Range$14.60 - $19.40
Workers Employed310,000
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+4.3%
Grocery Stocker
Average$17.00/hr
Range$14.60 - $19.40
Workers Employed372,000
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+4.4%
Sales Associate
Average$16.50/hr
Range$13.70 - $19.30
Workers Employed465,000
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+3.9%
Stock Associate
Average$16.00/hr
Range$13.60 - $18.40
Workers Employed372,000
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+4.0%
Retail Assistant
Average$15.50/hr
Range$13.50 - $17.50
Workers Employed310,000
View Details
+4.3%
Cashier
Average$14.50/hr
Range$12.50 - $16.50
Workers Employed465,000
View Details
Roles Tracked

Highest Average Wage

Brand Ambassador

$23.00/hr

Fastest Growth

Server

+8.8%

Total Occupations

47

Roles analyzed

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