Waiter salary in Cardiff
The average Waiter salary in Cardiff is £20,200 per year (£1,505/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.36/hr).
≈ £1,259 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.26/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Waiter in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,505 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.36/hr • Daily: £78/day
Market median for an established Waiter in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,865 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.44/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Waiter specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Waiter earning £20,200 takes home £1,505 net per month (or £347/week).
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Live Waiter jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Waiter pay in Cardiff
How much does a Waiter earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Waiter salary in Cardiff is £20,200 per year (or £10.36 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Waiter roles start around £16,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £26,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Waiter in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Waiter salary of £20,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,505 per month (approx. £347 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Waiter in Cardiff?
A mid-level Waiter in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.36/hr (ranging from £8.26/hr for junior roles to £13.44/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £78 per day.
Is a Waiter salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £1,505 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 64% of a Waiter's take-home pay — leaving £545 per month in disposable income.
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