Salary of Wait Staff in Australia 2026

How much does a Wait Staff earn?

$71,177 / Annual
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $48,000 Average salary: $71,177 Maximum: $115,200

Minimum
$48,000 Average salary
$71,177 Maximum
$115,200

$5,931 / Monthly
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,000 Average salary: $5,931 Maximum: $9,600

Minimum
$4,000 Average salary
$5,931 Maximum
$9,600

$198 / Daily
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $133 Average salary: $198 Maximum: $320

Minimum
$133 Average salary
$198 Maximum
$320

$37 / Hourly
Based on 7 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $25 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $60

Minimum
$25 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$60

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Wait Staff in Australia

Wait Staff

Found at: Whatjobs AU C2 - 3 weeks ago

baldivis, western australia Bom Cafe Pty Full-time

Prerequisite: At Brother of Mine, we require our wait staff to possess an inherently positive and outgoing demeanour,...
Wait Staff

Found at: Whatjobs AU C2 - 22 hours ago

cronulla, new south wales, Australia Catering HQ Group Full-time

Catering HQ is looking for proactive Wait Staff to join our dedicated team at Cronulla RSL on a casual basis. Join our...
Wait Staff

Found at: Whatjobs AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

dee why, new south wales, Australia Oi Hospitality Group Full-time

Summary: The Wait Staff is responsible for providing customers with a friendly, professional, and efficient dining...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Wait Staff

The average salary for Wait Staff is AUD71,177 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Wait Staff in Australia.

The lowest salary of Wait Staff per year in Australia is AUD48,000

The highest salary for Wait Staff per year in Australia is AUD115,200

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 7 job postings with salary.