How much does Server/Bartender/Hostess make?

The average salary for Server/Bartender/Hostess is $52,249 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $77,175 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $43,057 (25th percentile) to $64,334 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Server/Bartender/Hostess employees.

What is the highest salary for Server/Bartender/Hostess?

The highest salary for Server/Bartender/Hostess is $64,334 per year, $5,361 per month or $31 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Server/Bartender/Hostess?

The lowest salary for Server/Bartender/Hostess is $43,057 per year, $3,588 per month or $21 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Server/Bartender/Hostess?

The salary trajectory of Server/Bartender/Hostess ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $50,677 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,144 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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Server Hostess Bartender Salaries

How much does Server Hostess Bartender make?

Total pay range

$43K - $64K/yr

$52K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$34K - $48K/yrBase pay

$9K - $16K/yrAdditional pay

Total pay trajectory

Server

$43K–$68K/yr

Assistant Manager of Food Service

$63K–$97K/yr

Senior Server

$48K–$72K/yr

Popular companies for Server Hostess Bartenders

Olive Garden Italian Restaurants3.6★

$19 - $30/hr Total pay

$24 Median

Server/Hostess/Bartender

Stone Cliff Inn4.3★

$18 - $29/hr Total pay

$23 Median

Hostess/Server/Bartender

Southside Social4.8★

$25 - $37/hr Total pay

$30 Median

Server/Hostess/Bartender

Rascal (AZ)2.0★

$28 - $52/hr Total pay

$37 Median

Bartender/Server/Hostess

Bartlett's Restaurant1.9★

$21 - $33/hr Total pay

$26 Median

Server/Bartender/Hostess

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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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 by Server Hostess Bartender

10 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Server/Bartender/Hostess

4-6 years

$49K/yr

($49K • $0)

Madison, WI

submitted on May 16, 2026

$49K/yr

$49K • $0

Server/Bartender/Hostess

1-3 years

$35K/yr

($35K • $0)

Glendale, CA

submitted on Oct 24, 2025

$35K/yr

$35K • $0

Server/Bartender/Hostess

1-3 years

$53K/yr

($28K • $25K)

New York, NY

submitted on Jun 21, 2024

$53K/yr

$28K • $25K

Server/Bartender/Hostess

1-3 years

$116K - $134K/yr

Las Vegas, NV

submitted on Aug 12, 2023

$116K - $134K/yr

Server/Bartender/Hostess

4-6 years

$787K/yr

($20K • $767K)

Huntington, NY

submitted on Jul 29, 2023

$787K/yr

$20K • $767K

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Server/Bartender/Hostess

4-6 years

$10K/yr

($10K • $0)

London, KY

submitted on Jul 18, 2023

$10K/yr

$10K • $0

Server/Bartender/Hostess

4-6 years

$18K/yr

($18K • $0)

Arnold, MO

submitted on May 3, 2023

$18K/yr

$18K • $0

Server/Bartender/Hostess

1-3 years

$31K - $36K/yr

New York, NY

submitted on Jun 1, 2022

$31K - $36K/yr

Server/Bartender/Hostess

15+ years

$17K - $20K/yr

Austin, TX

submitted on Nov 5, 2021

$17K - $20K/yr

Server/Bartender/Hostess

15+ years

$37K - $43K/yr

Wading River, NY

submitted on Jun 1, 2021

$37K - $43K/yr

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