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Bus: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
The average salary for Busser is $66,887 per year or $32 per hour, with top earners making up to $122,275 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $50,165 (25th percentile) to $92,093 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2429 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Busser employees.
The highest salary for Busser is $92,093 per year, $7,674 per month or $44 per hour.
The lowest salary for Busser is $50,165 per year, $4,180 per month or $24 per hour.
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.
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.
