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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$26,670

Mean: $26,570

~$20,803 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$12.82

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-$607
Social Security-$1,654
Medicare-$387
Effective Tax Rate14.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$1,905

Annual Take-Home

$22,863

Monthly Budget in Topeka

Housing / Rent$1,35071%
Food & Groceries$40021%
Transportation$35018%
Utilities$1809%
Healthcare$25013%
Monthly Shortfall-$625-33%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$26,670(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$21,440

Median

$26,670

75th %

$30,210

Median is in the 60th percentile of the typical range

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About Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries in Topeka, KS

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for food servers, nonrestaurant in Topeka, KS is $26,670. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $21,440 (25th percentile) to $30,210 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $12.82 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a food servers, nonrestaurant in Topeka?

The median salary is $26,670 per year. The mean (average) salary is $26,570.

How much does a food servers, nonrestaurant make per hour in Topeka?

The estimated hourly rate is $12.82 per hour.

What is the salary range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Topeka?

Salaries typically range from $21,440 (25th percentile) to $30,210 (75th percentile).