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How much does a Waiter make in New Jersey? The average Waiter salary in New Jersey is $23,902 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $20,902 and $27,202. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Waiter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Waiter Salary $18,171 NJ April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Waiter Salary $20,902 NJ April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Waiter Salary $23,902 NJ April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Waiter Salary $27,202 NJ April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Waiter Salary $30,206 NJ April 24, 2024
25% $20,902 10% $18,171 90% $30,206 75% $27,202 $23,902 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The Waiter explains menu item and terms and provides suggestions to customers when asked. Serves food and beverages to the customers promptly and follows the standards set by the facility. Being a Waiter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Waiter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Waiter in New Jersey
  • Wait Staff (Waiter/Waitress/Server) Rates Starting $15 per hour. Regular Part-Time **Location. Job Category. Applewood **Primary Shift. Flexibility Require...
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  • Waiter. Fellowship Senior Living. Basking Ridge, NJ. Fellowship Senior Living, Basking Ridge, NJ. Job description **Summary: Maintains dishes, pots, pans, ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Waiter / Waitress. Do you want to be part of a TEAM that changes lives. I was looking for a new job with steady hours and I found a home at Brandywine. I g...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Waiter / Waitress. General Responsibilities. Inform the residents of the menu selections for the day and professionally present and serve resident meals wi...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Waiter / Waitress. Do you want to be part of a TEAM that changes lives. I was looking for a new job with steady hours and I found a home at Brandywine. I g...
    - 2 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Waiter

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Restaurant Assistant General Manager

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $24,545 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $24,980 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $25,001 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $24,524 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $25,371 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $24,545 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $24,176 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $24,372 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $25,001 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $24,545 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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