Average Waiters and waitresses Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical waiters and waitresses in the London earned £15,734. Compared to the UK median of £10,000, that's 57.3% above. 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. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), waiters and waitressess take home 76.5% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in City of London?
The median waiters and waitresses salary in the London (which includes City of London) 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 City of London 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 City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Waiters and waitresses in the London earn £15,734, which is 76.5% 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 City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.