2006-10-25 17:05:10 · 14 answers · asked by Nani 5 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Detroit
thanks to all I just wondered 25 years ago I waited tables in New Orleans for $1.10. Tonight I saw a questions about tips and wondered if it was still that bad. Does not look much better. Thanks
2006-10-25 17:27:42 · update #1
It varies dramatically by state, there is no average. Idaho pays about 3.20 per hour plus tips, Washington pays something like 6.50 per hour because they mandate a full minimum wage for any employee, and New York is Half of Federal minimum wage, or approx. 2.65 per hour.
Additional Information:
A tipped employee my not make any less than half the federal minimum wage. Its called a Tip Credit to the employer. Any claims that the going rate is less than half of 5.15 per hour is inaccurate.
2006-10-25 17:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Paul S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at Red Lobster in South Carolina and was paid 2.13 an hour. However, we also got a tip credit on our checks that always put us at minimum wage- 5.15. So basically, I made 2.13 an hour regardless, but was ALWAYS taxed on 5.15. Most days , we came out ahead, but some days I was taxed on money I didn't receive. I think that it had something to do with how we file for taxes or something like that. We were also supposed to put into the computer if we made more than minimum wage, but I don't think many people do that!
2006-10-26 00:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Iowa I paid my staff $3.09 an hour. But they got to keep all their tips. There's this wacky law that if the business doesn't gross over $xxxxxx a year, then your exempt from minimum wage and only have to pay a percentage of it.
Here in CA servers get about $7-8 an hour but have to pool tips.
2006-10-26 09:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minimum wage varies, but if you get a portion of tips, then some places will pay as little as $2-$3 per hour. Here's a link to minimum wage by state:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
2006-10-26 00:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the area. In my area min wage is 5.15 but cost of living is cheap where I live. I live about 60 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth TX.
2006-10-26 00:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by cherry_kissez376 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just for comparison reasons I'll mention the min. & average salery for a waitress here in Denmark:
Min. $14.6
Av.: $17
2006-10-26 00:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by sysop9999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in cali it is the reg. min. wage of 6.75 per hr.
cost of living is outrageous here.
i pay 1300/mo for a 2 bd house.
2006-10-26 00:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Alabama waitress pay is 2.15 an hour, pluss tips. I know it kinda stinks!!
2006-10-26 00:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
minimun is $6.50, we pay our servers $3.90, but I know our corporate stores only pay $2.50. I guess it depends on the area of the country you live and the cost of living there.
2006-10-26 10:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by virg41star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Florida it's $3.13 an hour.
And yes, the tips still suck!!
2006-10-26 00:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋