Restaurant Waiter Salary in Jacksonville, FL

How much does a Restaurant Waiter make in Jacksonville, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Restaurant Waiter in Jacksonville, FL is $26,293. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $23,633 to $29,344, with most professionals earning between $21,210 and $32,122.

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What is a Restaurant Waiter?

A Restaurant Waiter is responsible for providing excellent customer service to guests by taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring that guests have an enjoyable dining experience. They must have a good knowledge of the menu and be able to make recommendations to guests. Waiters also handle payment transactions and maintain a clean and organized work environment. Additionally, they must be able to work efficiently under pressure and communicate effectively with the kitchen staff and other team members to ensure that orders are delivered accurately and in a timely manner. Overall, a Restaurant Waiter plays a crucial role in creating a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.

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What does a Restaurant Waiter do?

Common responsibilities of a Restaurant Waiter

Check on customers throughout their meal to ensure they have everything they need.

September 02, 2023

Clean and set tables for the next customers.

September 13, 2023

Answer any questions customers may have about the menu or specials.

September 14, 2023

Serve food and drinks to customers in a timely and efficient manner.

September 19, 2023

Collaborate with other restaurant staff to ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for customers.

October 01, 2023

Process customer payments and handle cash and credit card transactions.

October 10, 2023

Follow all health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

October 13, 2023

Greet and seat customers as they arrive at the restaurant.

October 20, 2023

Take food and drink orders from customers and communicate them to the kitchen staff.

October 25, 2023

Assist with any special requests or accommodations for customers, such as dietary restrictions or special occasions.

November 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Restaurant Waiter in Jacksonville, FL

Average Base Salary

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29344

26293

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

24001

29707

26676

What is the average salary for Restaurant Waiter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Restaurant Waiter in Jacksonville, FL. The base salary for Restaurant Waiter ranges from $23,633 to $29,344 with the average base salary of $26,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $24,001 to $29,707 with the average total cash compensation of $26,676.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$26,293	$23,633 - $29,344
Bonus	$383	$369 - $363
Total Pay	$26,676	$24,001 - $29,707

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Restaurant Waiter Salary Near Jacksonville, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Gainesville, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,731 - $28,224	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Daytona Beach, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,693 - $28,178	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Valdosta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $22,358 - $27,762	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Savannah, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $23,474 - $29,147	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Orlando, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $23,730 - $29,466	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL
CITY, STATE Spring Hill, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $23,585 - $29,285	COMPARE TO Jacksonville, FL

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About Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, the most populous city in the southeastern United States and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits. As of 2017 Jacksonville's population was estimated to be 892,062. The Jacksonville metropolitan area has a population of 1,523,615 and is the fourth largest in Florida. Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns ...

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