Catering Staff wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$20/hr
Wage Growth
+4.2%
Workers Employed
343,200
Wage Range
$16-$24
Wage distribution across experience levels
Change
+4.2%
Absolute Change
+$0.80/hr
Data-driven insights and recommendations
Total Earnings with Tips
$23/hr
With tips, catering staffs earn $23 per hour on average, significantly above base wage.
Source: Toast Report 2025
View details for total earnings with tipsBest Value Market
Dallas
Dallas offers the best wage-to-cost-of-living ratio for catering staffs.
View details for best value marketNominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$21.10/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$21.10/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$20.60/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$20.00/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$20.00/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$19.40/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$18.90/hr
Atlanta
GAAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta
$18.90/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$18.30/hr
Orlando
FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
$18.30/hr
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