Waiters and Waitresses salary in Salinas, CA
The median waiters and waitresses in Salinas, CA earns $35,540 a year, about the same as the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,354 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $34,320
- 25th percentile
- $34,930
- Median percentile
- $35,540
- 75th percentile
- $42,180
- 90th percentile
- $73,940
Based on 3,100 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$28,249 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $35,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,085 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,719 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$2,488 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,354 |
| Every two weeks | $1,086 |
Does it go far here?
$32,593Median pay in Salinas, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.0 vs 100).
87%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,055 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Salinas, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $134,910 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,730 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,220 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $113,360 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $109,620 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,680 |
| Sales Managers | $103,810 |
All waiters and waitresses salaries · Take-home pay in California