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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$31,200

Mean: $34,920

~$24,336 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$15.00

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$1,160
State Income Tax-$802
Social Security-$1,934
Medicare-$452
Effective Tax Rate13.9%

Monthly Take-Home

$2,238

Annual Take-Home

$26,851

Monthly Budget in Champaign

Housing / Rent$1,35060%
Food & Groceries$40018%
Transportation$35016%
Utilities$1808%
Healthcare$25011%
Monthly Shortfall-$292-13%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$31,200(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$31,200

Median

$31,200

75th %

$31,200

Median is in the 50th percentile of the typical range

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About Waiters and Waitresses salaries in Champaign, IL

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for waiters and waitresses in Champaign, IL is $31,200. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $31,200 (25th percentile) to $31,200 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $15.00 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a waiters and waitresses in Champaign?

The median salary is $31,200 per year. The mean (average) salary is $34,920.

How much does a waiters and waitresses make per hour in Champaign?

The estimated hourly rate is $15.00 per hour.

What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in Champaign?

Salaries typically range from $31,200 (25th percentile) to $31,200 (75th percentile).