How much does a Restaurant Server make?
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$40,379
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Restaurant Server is $40,379 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $35,297 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,083 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Server | $46,080 /yr |
| Senior Server | $51,714 /yr |
| Lead Server | $51,361 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Restaurant Server in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Restaurant Server in United States. Employers include The Cheesecake Factory, Denny's and Outback Steakhouse.
Top Paying Companies
For Restaurant Server in United States
| 1 | The Cheesecake Factory | $46,845 | |
| 2 | Denny's | $46,260 | |
| 3 | Outback Steakhouse | $44,692 | |
| 4 | BJ's Restaurants | $44,485 | |
| 5 | Olive Garden Italian Restaurants | $43,973 | |
| 6 | Chipotle | $42,649 | |
| 7 | Hyatt | $42,395 | |
| 8 | Marriott International | $41,682 | |
| 9 | Hilton | $41,672 | |
| 10 | Nordstrom | $37,418 |
For Server
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What is the total pay trajectory for Server?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Server | $46,080 /yr |
| Senior Server | $51,714 /yr |
| Lead Server | $51,361 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Restaurant Server at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 3 paying industries for a Restaurant Server in United States are Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $44,589, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $41,682 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $37,418.
Restaurants & Food Service
Top paying companies in Restaurants & Food Service for Restaurant Server are The Cheesecake Factory, Denny's, and Outback Steakhouse.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Restaurant Server pay FAQ
The average salary for a Restaurant Server is $40,379 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 544 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Restaurant Server employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Restaurant Server in United States is $51,285 per year.
The lowest salary for a Restaurant Server in United States is $32,018 per year.
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