What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Restaurant Work?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Restaurant Work jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (55.6% above average), followed by Carcross, YT and Johnstonville, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $50,099 $4,174 $963 $24.09 Carcross, YT $49,751 $4,145 $956 $23.92 Johnstonville, CA $49,582 $4,131 $953 $23.84 Haines Junction, YT $49,581 $4,131 $953 $23.84 North Cowichan, BC $49,435 $4,119 $950 $23.77 Duncan, BC $49,245 $4,103 $947 $23.68 Oak Bay, BC $49,155 $4,096 $945 $23.63 Victoria, BC $48,947 $4,078 $941 $23.53 Alberton, PE $48,490 $4,040 $932 $23.31 Courtenay, BC $48,360 $4,030 $930 $23.25

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Q: How much does a Restaurant Work make?

The average annual pay for a restaurant work in the United States is $32,195 a year — that works out to approximately $15.48 an hour. The middle 80% of Restaurant Works earn between $24,000 (10th percentile) and $43,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Restaurant Work Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Restaurant Work in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Restaurant Consultant at $71,230 (221.2%) above Restaurant Work. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Restaurant Consultant $103,425 $8,618 $1,988 $49.72 Beer Vendor $67,904 $5,658 $1,305 $32.65 Restaurant Manager $54,962 $4,580 $1,056 $26.42 Fast Food Restaurants $53,098 $4,424 $1,021 $25.53 Restaurant Office Manager $51,476 $4,289 $989 $24.75

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Restaurant Work Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$32,195

Columbus

Ohio

$31,097

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How much does a Restaurant Work make?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Restaurant Work in the United States is $32,195 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $619/week or $2,682/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $47,500 and as low as $19,000, the majority of Restaurant Work salaries currently range between $25,000 (25th percentile) to $33,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Restaurant Work varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Restaurant Work in your area makes on average $31,097 per year, or $1,098 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $32,195. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Restaurant Work salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Restaurant Work jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Restaurant Work Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Restaurant Work job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Carcross, YT, and Johnstonville, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Johnstonville, CA, beats the national average by $17,387 (54.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $17,904 (55.6%) above the $32,195 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Restaurant Work appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Restaurant Work role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$50,099	$4,174	$963	$24.09
Carcross, YT	$49,751	$4,145	$956	$23.92
Johnstonville, CA	$49,582	$4,131	$953	$23.84
Haines Junction, YT	$49,581	$4,131	$953	$23.84
North Cowichan, BC	$49,435	$4,119	$950	$23.77
Duncan, BC	$49,245	$4,103	$947	$23.68
Oak Bay, BC	$49,155	$4,096	$945	$23.63
Victoria, BC	$48,947	$4,078	$941	$23.53
Alberton, PE	$48,490	$4,040	$932	$23.31
Courtenay, BC	$48,360	$4,030	$930	$23.25

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Restaurant Work Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Restaurant Work category.

For example Restaurant Consultant jobs pay as much as $71,230 (221.2%) more than the average Restaurant Work salary of $32,195. If you're qualified, finding work as a Restaurant Consultant may help you make more money than that of the average Restaurant Work position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Restaurant Consultant	$103,425	$8,618	$1,988	$49.72
Beer Vendor	$67,904	$5,658	$1,305	$32.65
Restaurant Manager	$54,962	$4,580	$1,056	$26.42
Fast Food Restaurants	$53,098	$4,424	$1,021	$25.53
Restaurant Office Manager	$51,476	$4,289	$989	$24.75

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Infographic detailing Restaurant Work salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $32,195 per year or $15.48 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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