How much does Busser make?

The average salary for Busser is $66,883 per year or $32 per hour, with top earners making up to $122,271 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $50,163 (25th percentile) to $92,089 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2429 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Busser employees.

What is the highest salary for Busser?

The highest salary for Busser is $92,089 per year, $7,674 per month or $44 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Busser?

The lowest salary for Busser is $50,163 per year, $4,180 per month or $24 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Busser?

The salary trajectory of Busser ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $44,670 per year (estimate) and goes up to $44,670 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

What is the Salary Trend for Bussers?

Busser jobs provide accessible work to candidates without training, education, language, or interpersonal requirements. Pay for busser roles is relatively low, comparable to that of dishwashers or barbacks, but ample holiday and night shift opportunities exist. This schedule makes bussing a great part-time role that can supplement other daytime work or schooling. Additionally, bussers often receive perks such as free meals from their restaurants. Successful bussers can progress into customer-facing roles such as waiter or waitress, where they can increase their pay through tips. Powered by Glassdoor Economic Research

Bus Salaries

How much does Bus make?

Total pay range

$50K - $92K/yr

$67K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$44K - $81K/yrBase pay

$6K - $11K/yrAdditional pay

About our data

Last updated Apr 10, 20252.4K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

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$65K–$88K/yr

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$16 - $21/hr Total pay

$18 Median

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$15 - $20/hr Total pay

$17 Median

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$15 - $20/hr Total pay

$17 Median

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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

Recent salaries shared by Bus

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Job Title | Years of Experience

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Location

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Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Busser

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4-6 years

$41K - $47K/yr

Lakewood, CO

submitted on May 8, 2026

$41K - $47K/yr

Busser

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15+ years

$70K/yr

($70K • $0)

Vermont, IL

submitted on May 2, 2026

$70K/yr

$70K • $0

Busser

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1-3 years

$24K/yr

($24K • $0)

Biloxi, MS

submitted on Apr 13, 2026

$24K/yr

$24K • $0

Busser

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1-3 years

$36K - $42K/yr

Bridgewater, NJ

submitted on Mar 25, 2026

$36K - $42K/yr

Busser

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1-3 years

$33K/yr

($33K • $0)

Roseville, CA

submitted on Dec 16, 2025

$33K/yr

$33K • $0

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Busser

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1-3 years

$32K/yr

($18K • $14K)

Park City, UT

submitted on Oct 22, 2025

$32K/yr

$18K • $14K

Busser

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1-3 years

$27K - $32K/yr

Pierre, SD

submitted on Oct 21, 2025

$27K - $32K/yr

Busser

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1-3 years

$44K - $51K/yr

Orlando, FL

submitted on Jul 28, 2025

$44K - $51K/yr

Busser

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1-3 years

$20K/yr

($20K • $0)

Canton, OH

submitted on Jul 15, 2025

$20K/yr

$20K • $0

Busser

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1-3 years

$44K/yr

($44K • $0)

Brooklyn, NY

submitted on Jun 26, 2025

$44K/yr

$44K • $0

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