Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kentucky
Waiters and Waitresses in Kentucky earn a median of $29,660 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,150
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,520; the top 10% earn over $62,030. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,100 median in Kentucky
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25,930 median in Kentucky
- Bartenders$28,780 median in Kentucky
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130 median in Kentucky
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,200 median in Kentucky
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,330 median in Kentucky
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Kentucky
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Kentucky?
The median is $29,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,520 and the top 10% earn over $62,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.