Average Waiters and waitresses Salary in Barnet
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barnet compares
Worth noting that waiters and waitressess in the London earned £15,734 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £10,000 — a difference of 57.3%. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £15,734 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £13,517. The all-jobs average in Barnet is £30,926. By comparison, waiters and waitressess earn 49.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £15,734 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £13,517 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Barnet?
The median waiters and waitresses salary in the London (which includes Barnet) is £15,734 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does waiters and waitresses pay in Barnet compare to the UK average?
Waiters and waitresses in the London earn 57.3% above the national median of £10,000. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is waiters and waitresses a well-paid job in Barnet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnet is £30,926. Waiters and waitresses in the London earn £15,734, which is 49.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for waiters and waitressess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.