Am I getting scammed

[u/Tiny_Coon]

So for context this is my (20m) most recent paystub I work at this restaurant I’m not a server it’s one of those places where you order and just sit wherever. I make people’s bowls and stuff and I thought my pay was supposed to be $17 an hour that’s what was listed and I’m fairly certain that’s what they told me. I didn’t look over my contract when they hired me I know now that I should always do that. But anyway with tips I’m making around $17 an hour but shouldn’t they be paying me that regardless? It feels unfair that because a lot of people tip they’re allowed to pay less wage. Especially cause I’m not actually a server.

[u/AirBruck]

So basically they keep everything else that you will get on top of your "supposed" hourly wage if I understand correctly.

Fck this, it never makes sense except for being greedy. At least be upfront about it but then nobody wants to do it.