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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers vs. Waiters and Waitresses: Salary Comparison (2026)

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss earn a median salary of $42,010/year, while Waiters and Waitressess earn $33,760/year - a difference of $8,250. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Waiters and Waitresses
Median salary
$42,010
$33,760
Hourly rate
$20.2/hr
$16.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$29,340
$18,500
Senior level (90th %)
$63,420
$62,510
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,187,460
2,302,690
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Food Service
Food Service
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