Average Waiters and waitresses Salary in Camden
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Camden 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%. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £15,734 stretches to roughly £13,517 in real spending power. Compared to the Camden average across all roles (£48,822), waiters and waitressess take home 67.8% less.
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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Waiters and waitresses salary in areas near Camden
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Camden?
The median waiters and waitresses salary in the London (which includes Camden) 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 Camden 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 Camden compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Camden is £48,822. Waiters and waitresses in the London earn £15,734, which is 67.8% 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 Camden. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.