Average Food Server Salary in Libya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Food Server salary for 2024 in Libya and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Libyan dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the LYD currency code instead of the currency symbol ู„.ุฏ.

How Much Does a Food Server Make in Libya?

A Food Server working in Libya will typically earn around 9,020 LYD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 2,480 LYD to the highest average salary of 14,540 LYD.

Average Annual Salary
9,020 LYD
Average Monthly Salary
751 LYD

Lowest Annual Salary
2,480 LYD
Lowest Monthly Salary
206 LYD

Highest Annual Salary
14,540 LYD
Highest Monthly Salary
1,211 LYD

These are average salaries for a Food Server in Libya and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Food Server to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Food Server salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Food Server Salaries in Libya

So we've looked at the average salaries a Food Server will earn in Libya. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Food Server can earn between 2,480 LYD and 14,540 LYD on average in Libya. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Food Server in Libya is 7,080 LYD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 7,080 LYD, and 50% of the population earn more than 7,080 LYD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Food Server salary in Libya, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,180 LYD while 75% of the population earn more than 6,180 LYD.

75% of the population earn less than 9,940 LYD, and 25% of the population earn more than 9,940 LYD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Food Server Salary by Experience Level in Libya

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average food server salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Food Server in Libya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 6,300 LYD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Food Server salary would increase to 8,440 LYD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Food Server, the average salary would be 7,800 LYD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 12,840 LYD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Food Server with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 13,660 LYD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Food Server with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 13,540 LYD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
6,300 LYD
2-5 Years +42%
8,440 LYD
5-10 Years +31%
7,800 LYD
10-15 Years +23%
12,840 LYD
15-20 Years +6%
13,660 LYD
20+ Years +10%
13,540 LYD

Food Server Salary by Education Level in Libya

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Food Server in Libya based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Food Server in Libya with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,080 LYD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Food Server in Libya with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 12,760 LYD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,080 LYD
Certificate or Diploma +72%
12,760 LYD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Libya is around 11,400 to 34,300 LYD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Food Server Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Libya, a male food server will earn an average of 10,320 LYD, while a female food server will earn around 8,780 LYD.

This means that a male food server earns approximately 18% more than a female food server for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Libya

Male
10,320 LYD
Female -18%
8,780 LYD

Food Server Average Pay Raise in Libya

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Food Server in Libya is around 6% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Libya is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Food Server in Libya can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Libya for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Libya.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Food Server Bonus and Incentive Rates in Libya

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Food Server is a low bonus based job, with 13% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

87% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
13%
No Bonus
87%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Libya earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
28,720 LYD
Private Sector -5%
27,300 LYD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Food Server

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Food Server in Libya.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,000 LYD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,240 LYD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,140 LYD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,800 LYD
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,420 LYD
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,300 LYD
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,860 LYD
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,100 LYD
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,980 LYD
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,240 LYD
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,740 LYD
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,020 LYD
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,320 LYD
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,360 LYD
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,860 LYD
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,980 LYD
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,220 LYD
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,880 LYD
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,080 LYD
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,400 LYD
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,440 LYD
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,760 LYD
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,440 LYD
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,400 LYD
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,620 LYD
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,980 LYD
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,720 LYD
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,700 LYD
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,020 LYD
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 32,200 LYD
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,840 LYD
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,200 LYD
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,360 LYD
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 32,420 LYD
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,360 LYD
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 34,540 LYD
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,080 LYD
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,700 LYD
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,800 LYD
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,300 LYD
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,100 LYD
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,160 LYD
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,820 LYD
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,700 LYD
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,080 LYD
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,980 LYD
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,960 LYD
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,100 LYD
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,720 LYD
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,220 LYD
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,880 LYD
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,620 LYD
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,060 LYD
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,360 LYD
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,480 LYD
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,760 LYD
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,880 LYD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,540 LYD
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,940 LYD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 25,680 LYD
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,200 LYD
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,980 LYD
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,300 LYD
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,520 LYD
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 32,900 LYD
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 37,740 LYD
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,520 LYD
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,800 LYD
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,300 LYD
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,460 LYD
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,860 LYD
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,480 LYD
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,040 LYD
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,160 LYD
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,780 LYD
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 53,160 LYD
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,880 LYD
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,740 LYD
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,960 LYD
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 49,360 LYD
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 40,420 LYD
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,540 LYD
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,560 LYD
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,660 LYD
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,780 LYD
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,820 LYD
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,140 LYD
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,140 LYD
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,080 LYD
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,860 LYD
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,660 LYD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,560 LYD
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,880 LYD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,380 LYD
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,980 LYD
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,700 LYD
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,340 LYD
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,240 LYD
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,300 LYD
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 31,400 LYD
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,900 LYD
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,940 LYD
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,840 LYD
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 27,040 LYD
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,700 LYD
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 22,420 LYD
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,140 LYD
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,720 LYD
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,800 LYD

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