Local Salary Data

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in San Francisco, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$125,000
1 filings
DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$125,000
vs National
+525%
National: $20,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,253
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$125,000
+525% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Waiters and Waitresses in San Francisco, CA earns $125,000 in nominal terms, which is 525% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,253 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in San Francisco, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
MILIEU$125,0002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in San Francisco, CA?

The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in San Francisco, CA is $125,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?

A Waiters and Waitresses in San Francisco, CA earns 525% more than the national median of $20,000, or $90,253 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.