How much does a Server/Waiter make?
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$38,925
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Server/Waiter is $38,925 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,120 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 $5,805 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 | $38,045 /yr |
| Senior Server | $50,099 /yr |
| Lead Server | $40,619 /yr |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Server | $38,045 /yr |
| Senior Server | $50,099 /yr |
| Lead Server | $40,619 /yr |
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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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Server/Waiter pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Server/Waiter is $33,120 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Server/Waiter salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 29098 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Server/Waiter employees.
The highest salary for a Server/Waiter in United States is $49,285 per year.
The lowest salary for a Server/Waiter in United States is $22,256 per year.
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