DOL Median (New York)
$18,866
vs National
-5.7%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$15,081
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,866
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in New York earns $18,866 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $15,081 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JOONG KOOG JIP BAYSIDE, INC | $24,066 | 1 |
| Tappan Sushi NY Inc. | $24,066 | 1 |
| CASUAL CAFE PARTNERS BRUNSWICK LLC | $21,840 | 3 |
| SEVEN POINT ESPRESSO LLC | $19,989 | 1 |
| Bangkok 2 Thai | $18,866 | 4 |
| GAJI GAJI RESTAURANT CORP. | $18,866 | 1 |
| NEW SANNY CORP | $18,013 | 1 |
| Dong Chun Hong Inc | $16,786 | 1 |
| JAPIKA GROUP CROP. | N/A | 5 |
| FLAVOR CATERING & EVENT DESIGN INC | N/A | 6 |
| soon young jo corp | N/A | 1 |
| MADANGSUI INC. | N/A | 1 |
| 50/50 Rest Corp. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in New York?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in New York is $18,866 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in New York earns 5.7% less than the national median of $20,000, or $15,081 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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