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waiter/waitress: salary in Germany

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “waiter/waitress” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

27,600 €

Median annual salary · 359 ads with stated salary

359

ads with stated salary

25,800 € – 34,400 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

359

ads with stated salary

25,800 € – 34,400 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Berlin	95	27,520 € – 42,140 €	32,680 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure	121	25,716 € – 35,400 €	28,380 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Austria	3,654	28,364 € – 31,720 €	30,310 €
Canada	48	23,478 € – 28,174 €	27,782 €
Finland	81	24,080 € – 26,660 €	24,940 €
France	781	20,640 € – 26,400 €	23,220 €
Singapore	55	17,707 € – 24,072 €	20,808 €
Spain	72	18,000 € – 23,334 €	19,975 €
Czechia	255	12,792 € – 16,839 €	14,760 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a waiter/waitress earn in Germany?

The median across 359 active job ads with stated pay is €27,600 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €25,800–34,400.

Where does a waiter/waitress get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Berlin leads with a median of €32,680 (95 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

More insights: All salaries in Germany · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 10/07/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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