How much does a Server/Waiter make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$38,925 / yrTotal Pay
$33,120 / yrBase Pay
$5,805 / yrAdditional Pay

$38,925

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The 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Server

$38,045 /yr
Server
$50,099 /yr
Senior Server
$40,619 /yr
Lead Server
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Total Pay Trajectory

For Server

$38,045 /yr
Server
$50,099 /yr
Senior Server
$40,619 /yr
Lead Server

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurants
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Server/WaiterSee 885 salaries from all locations

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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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Server

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Server/Hostess

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$412

/hr

$12 | $400

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
On-Call Banquet Server

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$27,000

/yr

$15K | $12K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Server

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$507,500

/mo

$4K | $504K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Server/Waiter

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Server/Waiter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,500

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Dining Services

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Server

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a Server/Waiter or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Server/Waiter.