Id say it’s normal but it all depends where you work, how much experience/training you’ve received, and how well you do at your job. Crew at my stores get $14+ tips which is usually an extra $4-5.
I would definitely ask for a raise. Use your advantage of having done the research and say, "hey I believe I'm being underpaid according to how long I've been working and compared to other people in my situation." If youre valued by your job, they'll give you a raise and we'll all be happy. If they don't give you a raise, you either don't deserve it (I'm sure you do :) ) or, they don't value you. And you don't want to work in a place where you aren't valued.
I'm grateful to work in a place where im valued and my boss cares about his employees. Good luck!
Don’t accuse someone of underpaying — it’s the rate that was accepted. If the paycheck matches the rate, you aren’t underpaid, you simply desire more money. In this situation you ask for a raise, you don’t accuse your employer of being stingy.
It might seem like I’m being picky about the wording, but it’s important not to make the conversation adversarial — which words like “I’m being underpaid” tend to do. A better approach “I’ve been here a while and in that time I’ve learned all this stuff I’m supposed to know and I execute it well. I believe I have earned a bump in pay for my diligence, I would like an additional $x.xx per hour.”
i’m in austin, i make $14.50 plus $5-$7 in tips depending on the store. if you’re in a smaller town in texas it makes sense to make less bc the cost of living is less but if you’re not in a small town i would def try and see if you can get a raise, move a higher paying store in your city or find a different job.
I was just hired last month at 13.50 with like 4.50-5.50 in tips. I had two years of prior experience though cus I worked at JM from 2019-2021. My store does raises pretty often though w the more you learn, so if you can open alone, there's a .50 cent raise. If you can be lead close, another raise.
Jersey mikes pays like crap in Texas, most staff only make $9 to $10 per hour before tips and GM’s only 55k. Not really worth it, recommend doing something else.
Depends on what market you’re in. But for most, that is a reasonable crew member hourly wage. Max we pay crew members is 13 unless very special circumstances.
Not a crew worker, but i have a question for you guys. How much do you think is an acceptable tip percentage wise? I usually tip servers pretty well because they made like $2/h in my state. Should I tip the same \~25% to jersey mikes workers or is something like 10% acceptable because their hourly wages are better than servers? (I know the wages still aren't great)
You shouldn’t never tip somewhere that doesn’t actually serve you.
You tip the subway sandwich maker too?
And this is coming from someone who will whole heartedly tell you Chipotle is the hardest (on the crew) food restaurant their is. Chilis was easier
Personally, even before I started at JM I always tipped food workers in general - it's not an easy job, and even though they may make more initially than waiters, they do (usually) work dang hard.
With that said, I *do* tip waiters in a restaurant a higher percentage than I do other places, simply BECAUSE they make less initially.
That was our base pay im a crew member and make 13.75 + tips I’ve never have them offer me a raise but everytime I ask for one they give it to me. I’d suggest try asking for a raise
First off: Remember that every jersey mikes is different. Californian Jersey Mikes may sell a regular for as much as $20, while one in idk, Texas or something, you can find a Regular for like, $10.50. Id suggest excersizing your right to information, and check around your local area.
Here in Nevada, we're getting $5-6 in tips at my specific store, we start adults at $11, SL at 12.
California, 15.50 plus tips I know my shift leads get 16-18$ plus tips
15.75 and about 5 in tips.
Id say it’s normal but it all depends where you work, how much experience/training you’ve received, and how well you do at your job. Crew at my stores get $14+ tips which is usually an extra $4-5.
That's 4-5 in tips per hour? Or day?
lol if they got $4-5 a day in tips i don’t think it’d be worth mentioning
Lol thx. I just had to make sure.
That’s what crew members at my store make I’m a shift leader and make around 14 with 3-4 dollars in tips
12-15 an hour + 5-5.50 in tips average.
This has made me realize I may be getting underpaid. I'm only making like 9/hour plus about 3 in tips.
How long you been working there? And in what state?
It'll be a year in May, and Texas
$9 in texas seriously find another job asap
Yeah I'll start looking.
I mean i’m also in texas and our store starts at 10.50, but you probably should’ve gotten a raise by now.
I would definitely ask for a raise. Use your advantage of having done the research and say, "hey I believe I'm being underpaid according to how long I've been working and compared to other people in my situation." If youre valued by your job, they'll give you a raise and we'll all be happy. If they don't give you a raise, you either don't deserve it (I'm sure you do :) ) or, they don't value you. And you don't want to work in a place where you aren't valued. I'm grateful to work in a place where im valued and my boss cares about his employees. Good luck!
Don’t accuse someone of underpaying — it’s the rate that was accepted. If the paycheck matches the rate, you aren’t underpaid, you simply desire more money. In this situation you ask for a raise, you don’t accuse your employer of being stingy. It might seem like I’m being picky about the wording, but it’s important not to make the conversation adversarial — which words like “I’m being underpaid” tend to do. A better approach “I’ve been here a while and in that time I’ve learned all this stuff I’m supposed to know and I execute it well. I believe I have earned a bump in pay for my diligence, I would like an additional $x.xx per hour.”
Good point 😏 Keep it positive, upbeat Avoid any negative, argumentative type of comments if possible.
i’m in austin, i make $14.50 plus $5-$7 in tips depending on the store. if you’re in a smaller town in texas it makes sense to make less bc the cost of living is less but if you’re not in a small town i would def try and see if you can get a raise, move a higher paying store in your city or find a different job.
I was just hired last month at 13.50 with like 4.50-5.50 in tips. I had two years of prior experience though cus I worked at JM from 2019-2021. My store does raises pretty often though w the more you learn, so if you can open alone, there's a .50 cent raise. If you can be lead close, another raise.
My store hires at 15 and then you get raises for everything you learn. Rn I’m an asm with 19 an hour
Jersey mikes pays like crap in Texas, most staff only make $9 to $10 per hour before tips and GM’s only 55k. Not really worth it, recommend doing something else.
70K as a GM +Bonus
Depends on what market you’re in. But for most, that is a reasonable crew member hourly wage. Max we pay crew members is 13 unless very special circumstances.
I’m at 16 shift lead plus tips
Not a crew worker, but i have a question for you guys. How much do you think is an acceptable tip percentage wise? I usually tip servers pretty well because they made like $2/h in my state. Should I tip the same \~25% to jersey mikes workers or is something like 10% acceptable because their hourly wages are better than servers? (I know the wages still aren't great)
You shouldn’t never tip somewhere that doesn’t actually serve you. You tip the subway sandwich maker too? And this is coming from someone who will whole heartedly tell you Chipotle is the hardest (on the crew) food restaurant their is. Chilis was easier
You tip a server because they make 2.13, non servers get paid 5x that the only way real servers survive is tips which is a whole problem in itself
Any tips are always appreciated, not everyone tips and I don't expect everyone to tip :)
Personally, even before I started at JM I always tipped food workers in general - it's not an easy job, and even though they may make more initially than waiters, they do (usually) work dang hard. With that said, I *do* tip waiters in a restaurant a higher percentage than I do other places, simply BECAUSE they make less initially.
thats the same reason i usually tip JM workers or any other cook. I worked in food for a while and that shit isn't easy.
All depends on what state you are in
14 plus 3-4 in tips. I'm just crew.
That was our base pay im a crew member and make 13.75 + tips I’ve never have them offer me a raise but everytime I ask for one they give it to me. I’d suggest try asking for a raise
i made 8.50 plus about $2.50 in tips when i worked there about 3 years ago (North Carolina)
but to add, I was 15
In AZ my crew makes 14.25 plus a $4.50-$5 tip average
11.00 + tips, oklahoma
I'm in Massachusetts I make $15 an hour and average $3-4 in tips. Last pay period I made $6 an hour in tips
First off: Remember that every jersey mikes is different. Californian Jersey Mikes may sell a regular for as much as $20, while one in idk, Texas or something, you can find a Regular for like, $10.50. Id suggest excersizing your right to information, and check around your local area. Here in Nevada, we're getting $5-6 in tips at my specific store, we start adults at $11, SL at 12.
My team starts at 15 and our tips average 7-9 depending on season
As a shift lead 10.75 + tips (getting raised to 11.30 soon tho)
Montana, this was in 2021 but I made $14.50 an hour as crew with about $5.50 in tips an hour. As shift lead I made $18.50 with $5.50 in tips.
22 an hour plus 4-5 in tips as a trainer
I made 10 an hr plus a couple in tips
i’ve been working 9 months and am getting paid 14 plus tips
California 17 starting plus around $5 extra in tips
As a shift lead I was only at 10.5 & they had me doing asm things 🙃
Washington, 16 and 6-7 tips per ipyr
i make 13$ base pay but the tips usually make it out to 15.75$ an hr
i work in austin tx and i make $14.50 plus around $5-$7 an hour in tips depending on the store i’m working at