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Service Assistant in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$14.59
79% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $15.50
Min: $2.13
Max: $28.00
Service Assistant Compensation Ranges
Based on
6,000
Service Assistant Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Service Assistant Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Part Time 16%
Full Time 44%
Full/Part Time 38%
Seasonal 2%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Casual $13.75
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Fast Food $16.50
Low: $2.13
High: $26.00
Hotel $13.87
Low: $7.25
High: $24.85
Other $16.50
Low: $2.83
High: $24.50
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $16.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
2-4 years $13.93
Low: $2.13
High: $26.00
4+ years $16.50
Low: $4.00
High: $24.50
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Service Assistant Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Busser
$14.67
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Host
$19.16
Median $19.00
Low: $11.35
High: $27.50
Barback
$14.28
Median $12.62
Low: $2.83
High: $28.00
Barista
$19.19
Median $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
Expeditor
$20.38
Median $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $35.00
Room Service Attendant
$20.71
Median $20.00
Low: $11.00
High: $35.00
Kitchen Porter
$18.92
Median $18.50
Low: $14.25
High: $27.50
Cashier
$20.62
Median $20.95
Low: $13.75
High: $26.00
Administrative Assistant
$20.69
Median $20.95
Low: $13.16
High: $26.45
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
66%
Dental Insurance
59%
Vision Insurance
56%
Paid Time Off
52%
401(k)
41%
Commuter Benefits
34%
Potential Bonuses
13%
Dining Discounts
72%
Wellness Program
15%
Life Insurance
3%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Service Assistant

Top Required Skills for a Service Assistant
Teamwork
73.5% have this skill
Communication
61.58% have this skill
Attention to Detail
61.48% have this skill
Adaptability
56.7% have this skill
Time Management
55.9% have this skill
Customer Service
51.2% have this skill
Service Assistant Jobs in the US

Front of House Staff

Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Tarrytown, NY
Full/Part Time
Calling all curious minds with a passion for hospitality and agriculture. Blue Hill at Stone Barns is seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join...
View Job$18/hr

Server Assistant

The Clayton
Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time
Who We Are: We are HRL Hospitality, a high-end private hospitality group located within the West Loop – Fulton Market area. We pride ourselves...
View Job$20/hr

Front of House Staff

Casa Nela HQ
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Join the Casa Nela Team – Now Hiring Front of House Positions At Casa Nela, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do....
View Job$17-$21/hr

Server Assistant

The Kitchen Table at JBBDCo
Shepherdsville, KY
Full/Part Time
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.We bring our...
View Job$10/hr

Front of House Team Member

All Well
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Position SummaryAs a Front of House Team Member at All Well, you will deliver a thoughtful and consistent guest experience across both dining room...
View Job$17/hr

Server Assistant

Pastis Nashville
Nashville, TN
Full/Part Time
New York’s famed Pastis, a longtime hot spot known for Parisian fare from James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally has come to...
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