Average Waiters and waitresses Salary in Merton
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Merton compares
For waiters and waitressess based in the London, 2025 brought a median salary of £15,734. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £10,000 — making this 57.3% above the norm. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Merton is £32,983, so waiters and waitressess sit 52.3% less that benchmark.
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 Merton?
The median waiters and waitresses salary in the London (which includes Merton) 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 Merton 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 Merton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merton is £32,983. Waiters and waitresses in the London earn £15,734, which is 52.3% 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 Merton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.