▲8%
$13.00
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$3.64
MEDIAN
$13
90%
$19.31
The average hourly pay for a Waiter/Waitress Captain is $13.00 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$4 - $19
Bonus
$323 - $21k
Commission
$0 - $13k
Total Pay
$8k - $54k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Waiter/Waitress Captains?
What Do Waiter/Waitress Captains Do?
Waiter/Waitress Captain Tasks
- Schedule and oversee team of servers.
- Ensure proper levels of sanitation and cleanliness.
- Take food and beverage orders, give food orders to kitchen, and deliver orders.
- Communicate and coordinate with serves and kitchen staff.
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How do Waiter/Waitress Captains Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 18 responses, the job of Waiter/Waitress Captain has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.88 out of 5. On average, Waiter/Waitress Captains are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Waiter/Waitress Captain
Medical
16%
Dental
14%
Vision
14%
None
81%
Gender Breakdown for Waiter/Waitress Captains
Female
66.7%
Male
27.8%
Prefer to self-define
5.6%
This data is based on 36 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Waiter/Waitress Captains
What is the highest pay for Waiter/Waitress Captains?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Waiter/Waitress Captain is $19.31 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Waiter/Waitress Captains?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Waiter/Waitress Captain is $3.64 / hour
How can Waiter/Waitress Captains increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Waiter/Waitress Captain is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Waiter/Waitress Captain that oversees more junior Waiter/Waitress Captains, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.