How Much Does a Busser Make in the United States?
The average base salary for a Busser in the United States is a month or $30,040 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Glassdoor, Indeed and Salary.com.
Average Busser Base Salary:
The average wage for a Busser is per hour.
In addition to the base salary, Bussers often have the opportunity to supplement their income through tips. Some restaurants implement tip pooling or allow Servers to share a portion of their tips with Bussers.
The extent to which Bussers can earn tips depends on the restaurant’s policies regarding tip distribution and local labor laws.
Annual Mean Wage of Bussers by State
[Calculated using Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com, Talent.com and Indeed data]
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Busser Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$25,223
Annual mean wage
$33,498
Annual mean wage
$32,819
Annual mean wage
$28,230
[Calculated using Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com, Talent.com and Indeed data]
High-Paying Cities for Bussers
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 32,819 | 15.78 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 28,230 | 13.57 |
| Miami, FL | 25,223 | 12.13 |
| NYC, NY | 33,498 | 16.1 |
Average Busser Salary by State
Explore the average Busser salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $ 25,721 |
| Alaska | $ 26,438 |
| Arizona | $ 30,918 |
| Arkansas | $ 27,907 |
| California | $ 33,785 |
| Colorado | $ 31,281 |
| Connecticut | $ 30,902 |
| Delaware | $ 26,100 |
| Florida | $ 25,804 |
| Georgia | $ 23,969 |
| Hawaii | $ 31,024 |
| Idaho | $ 27,398 |
| Illinois | $ 30,646 |
| Indiana | $ 27,864 |
| Iowa | $ 26,508 |
| Kansas | $ 26,476 |
| Kentucky | $ 25,006 |
| Louisiana | $ 27,206 |
| Maine | $ 26,402 |
| Maryland | $ 28,995 |
| Massachusetts | $ 35,120 |
| Michigan | $ 28,837 |
| Minnesota | $ 29,114 |
| Mississippi | $ 22,886 |
| Missouri | $ 26,079 |
| Montana | $ 29,174 |
| Nebraska | $ 28,107 |
| Nevada | $ 25,225 |
| New Hampshire | $ 28,904 |
| New Jersey | $ 33,256 |
| New Mexico | $ 29,376 |
| New York | $ 31,255 |
| North Carolina | $ 24,838 |
| North Dakota | $ 31,010 |
| Ohio | $ 26,213 |
| Oklahoma | $ 23,256 |
| Oregon | $ 33,897 |
| Pennsylvania | $ 27,624 |
| Rhode Island | $ 30,470 |
| South Carolina | $ 26,901 |
| South Dakota | $ 29,165 |
| Tennessee | $ 23,549 |
| Texas | $ 26,097 |
| Utah | $ 26,314 |
| Vermont | $ 32,399 |
| Virginia | $ 28,407 |
| Washington | $ 32,938 |
| West Virginia | $ 27,195 |
| Wisconsin | $ 27,547 |
| Wyoming | $ 29,775 |
| District of Columbia | $ 33,084 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to a Busser Get Paid?
In the U.S., Bussers earn more than Food Runners and Dishwashers, but less than Waiters/Waitresses.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Runner | |
| Dishwasher | |
| Waiter/Waitress |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Bussers
As a Busser, you need to be aware of the minimum wage, overtime pay, leave and tipping policies in your state.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
