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Waiter / Waitress Average Salary in Mauritius 2024

How much money does a person working as Waiter / Waitress make in Mauritius?


Average Monthly Salary
14,400 MUR
( 173,000 MUR yearly)

LOW
7,050
MUR
AVERAGE
14,400
MUR
HIGH
22,500
MUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius typically earns around 14,400 MUR. Salaries range from 7,050 MUR (lowest) to 22,500 MUR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Waiter / Waitress salaries in Mauritius vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Waiter / Waitress Pay Scale and Salaries in Mauritius

Median and salary distribution Mauritius Waiter / Waitress monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
13,300 MUR or more
10% of people earn
11,800 to 13,300 MUR
20% of people earn
8,370 MUR or less
65% of people earn
8,370 to 11,800 MUR
Minimum Salary
7,050 MUR
Median
13,400 MUR
Maximum
22,500 MUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius range from 7,050 MUR (starting salary) to 22,500 MUR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 13,400 MUR, half of the professionals who work as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius earn less than 11,000 MUR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 15,300 MUR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 8,370 MUR to 11,800 MUR. About 20% of salaries are below the 8,370 MUR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 11,800 MUR to 13,300 MUR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 13,300 MUR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
8,360 MUR
2 - 5 Years+29%
10,700 MUR
5 - 10 Years+38%
14,800 MUR
10 - 15 Years+24%
18,400 MUR
15 - 20 Years+7%
19,700 MUR
20+ Years+7%
21,000 MUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Mauritius Waiter / Waitress
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Waiter / Waitress and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 8,360 MUR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 10,700 MUR, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 14,800 MUR, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 18,400 MUR, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 19,700 MUR, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 21,000 MUR, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Waiter / Waitress.

High School
10,700 MUR
Certificate or Diploma+43%
15,400 MUR
Bachelor's Degree+38%
21,200 MUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Waiter / Waitress in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 10,700 MUR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 15,400 MUR, 43% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 21,200 MUR, 38% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
13,800 MUR
Female+8%
14,800 MUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Mauritius for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius

How much are annual salary increments in Mauritius for individuals working as Waiter / Waitress? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Mauritius Waiter / Waitress
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Mauritius / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Mauritius
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Mauritius is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius

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88% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 12% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Waiter / Waitress / Mauritius


83 MUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius is 83 MUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius is 41 MUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering-100%
Airbnb Property Manager51,600 MUR+260%
All Rounder18,400 MUR+28%
Assistant Executive Housekeeper13,500 MUR-6%
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller28,000 MUR+95%
Assistant Food and Beverage Director61,800 MUR+330%
Assistant Hospitality Manager61,900 MUR+330%
Assistant Storekeeper12,100 MUR-16%
Assistant Tour Manager29,800 MUR+110%
Baker and Pastrycook15,700 MUR+9%
Bakery Manager36,000 MUR+150%
Bakery Superintendent23,300 MUR+62%
Banquet Captain18,200 MUR+26%
Banquet Manager25,700 MUR+79%
Banquet Server14,500 MUR+1%
Bar Attendant15,200 MUR+6%
Bar Manager31,900 MUR+120%
Bar Supervisor20,600 MUR+43%
Barista18,300 MUR+27%
Bartender18,600 MUR+29%
Bellman15,100 MUR+5%
Beverage Manager35,500 MUR+150%
Bistro Attendant15,800 MUR+10%
Buffet Chef28,500 MUR+98%
Buffet Host15,000 MUR+4%
Buffet Manager34,700 MUR+140%
Butcher and Slaughterer12,200 MUR-15%
Cafeteria Assistant16,600 MUR+15%
Cafeteria Manager28,900 MUR+100%
Cafeteria Supervisor21,900 MUR+52%
Cake Decorator17,000 MUR+18%
Casino Shift Manager54,800 MUR+280%
Chain Store Customer Support23,900 MUR+66%
Chef28,500 MUR+98%
Chef De Cuisine40,400 MUR+180%
Club Manager56,800 MUR+290%
Cluster Director73,000 MUR+410%
Cluster Revenue Manager53,700 MUR+270%
Cocktail Server15,200 MUR+6%
Coffee Shop Manager53,400 MUR+270%
Concierge14,600 MUR+1%
Confectionery Baker17,700 MUR+23%
Conference and Sales Coordinator25,700 MUR+79%
Conference Services Manager35,000 MUR+140%
Cook24,300 MUR+69%
Corporate Sous Chef43,100 MUR+200%
Corporate Travel Consultant43,600 MUR+200%
Croupier20,900 MUR+45%
Culinary Assistant13,200 MUR-8%
Culinary Associate13,700 MUR-5%
Culinary Tour Guide35,000 MUR+140%
Demi Chef28,500 MUR+98%
Dietary Aide28,300 MUR+97%
Dining Room Supervisor26,000 MUR+81%
Dishwasher12,100 MUR-16%
Duty Manager34,100 MUR+140%
Events Coordinator21,300 MUR+48%
Executive Chef32,100 MUR+120%
Executive Pastry Chef26,600 MUR+85%
Fast Food Cook23,800 MUR+65%
Fast Food Shift Supervisor25,900 MUR+80%
Fine Dining Cook43,600 MUR+200%
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef41,600 MUR+190%
Fleet Manager70,400 MUR+390%
Food and Beverage Manager55,200 MUR+280%
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst38,900 MUR+170%
Food Consultant47,100 MUR+230%
Food Photographer30,300 MUR+110%
Food Policy Analyst42,200 MUR+190%
Food Safety Auditor36,900 MUR+160%
Food Safety Compliance Manager44,400 MUR+210%
Food Safety Coordinator32,700 MUR+130%
Food Server14,500 MUR+1%
Food Service Director56,600 MUR+290%
Food Service Manager59,700 MUR+310%
Food Service Sales34,300 MUR+140%
Food Service Worker15,100 MUR+5%
Food Stylist23,300 MUR+62%
Food Sustainability Consultant42,700 MUR+200%
Front Desk Agent17,600 MUR+22%
Front Desk Clerk16,600 MUR+15%
Front Office Manager33,000 MUR+130%
Gastronomy Consultant34,200 MUR+140%
Guest Service Executive51,000 MUR+250%
Guest Service Representative19,600 MUR+36%
Head Chef 33,300 MUR+130%
Head Concierge22,400 MUR+56%
Hospitality Director85,800 MUR+500%
Hospitality Technology Specialist35,100 MUR+140%
Hostess / Host17,100 MUR+19%
Hotel Desk Clerk17,600 MUR+22%
Hotel Maid12,900 MUR-10%
Hotel Manager86,900 MUR+500%
Hotel Revenue Manager51,500 MUR+260%
Hotel Sales Manager63,900 MUR+340%
Hotel Service Supervisor45,900 MUR+220%
Hotel Staff16,400 MUR+14%
Inventory Coordinator19,200 MUR+33%
Kitchen Manager29,000 MUR+100%
Kitchen Staff16,500 MUR+15%
Kitchen Supervisor25,200 MUR+75%
Line Cook26,300 MUR+83%
Luggage Porter12,500 MUR-13%
Molecular Gastronomist41,800 MUR+190%
Motel Manager46,400 MUR+220%
Pastry Chef24,300 MUR+69%
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant16,400 MUR+14%
Personal Chef33,500 MUR+130%
Production Operator24,700 MUR+72%
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator27,900 MUR+94%
Receptionist16,600 MUR+15%
Regional Restaurant Manager63,600 MUR+340%
Restaurant Manager56,400 MUR+290%
Restaurant Server14,800 MUR+3%
Room Reservations Manager57,700 MUR+300%
Room Service Manager51,500 MUR+260%
Sous Chef31,900 MUR+120%
Special Events Coordinator34,600 MUR+140%
Supervisor of Food Services39,400 MUR+170%
Sustainable Catering Coordinator35,100 MUR+140%
Sustainable Tourism Consultant39,000 MUR+170%
Tour Consultant44,000 MUR+210%
Tour Guide27,900 MUR+94%
Tour Manager38,200 MUR+170%
Travel Agent30,600 MUR+110%
Travel Consultant42,500 MUR+200%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist35,700 MUR+150%
Waiter / Waitress14,400 MUR+0%
Wedding Planner44,200 MUR+210%

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Mauritius is 18% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
41,900 MUR
Public Sector+18%
49,400 MUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 13,400 MUR and 15,300 MUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Waiter / Waitress in Mauritius ranges from 7,050 MUR to 11,000 MUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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