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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Indiana
- Fort Wayne$35,150
- Terre Haute$32,920
- Indianapolis$32,810
- Elkhart$32,390
- Columbus$31,530
- Evansville$31,330
- Kokomo$31,080
- Lafayette$30,990
- South Bend$30,600
- Muncie$29,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $35,150 | $35,190 | $28,740 | $28,856 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $32,920 | $33,400 | $30,340 | $27,035 | 88 |
| Indianapolis | $32,810 | $31,960 | $28,720 | $26,946 | 96 |
| Elkhart | $32,390 | $34,630 | $29,440 | $26,636 | 90 |
| Columbus | $31,530 | $32,340 | $29,080 | $26,064 | 93 |
| Evansville | $31,330 | $30,360 | $27,980 | $26,065 | 92 |
| Kokomo | $31,080 | $32,860 | $27,030 | $25,664 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $30,990 | $29,990 | $27,440 | $25,797 | 93 |
| South Bend | $30,600 | $29,800 | $27,950 | $25,361 | 93 |
| Muncie | $29,520 | $30,510 | $27,800 | $24,616 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
More about pay in Indiana
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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