What is the highest salary for Server/Hostess?

The highest salary for Server/Hostess is $53,763 per year, $4,480 per month or $26 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Server/Hostess?

The lowest salary for Server/Hostess is $38,209 per year, $3,184 per month or $18 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Server/Hostess?

The salary trajectory of Server/Hostess ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $50,678 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,146 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

Server Hostess Salaries

How much does Server Hostess make?

Q: How much does Server/Hostess make?

The average salary for Server/Hostess is $44,976 per year or $22 per hour, with top earners making up to $62,931 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $38,209 (25th percentile) to $53,763 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1087 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Server/Hostess employees.

Total pay range

$38K - $54K/yr

$45K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$31K - $41K/yrBase pay

$7K - $13K/yrAdditional pay

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Last updated Apr 10, 20251.1K Salaries submitted

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$48K–$72K/yr

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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

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$21K/yr

($14K • $7K)

Aledo, TX

submitted on Dec 27, 2025

$21K/yr

$14K • $7K

Server/Hostess

|

15+ years

$35K - $41K/yr

Chicago, IL

submitted on Dec 17, 2025

$35K - $41K/yr

Server/Hostess

|

7-9 years

$20K/yr

($17K • $3K)

Cordova, TN

submitted on Dec 15, 2025

$20K/yr

$17K • $3K

Server/Hostess

|

4-6 years

$20K/yr

($20K • $0)

Chicago, IL

submitted on Dec 8, 2025

$20K/yr

$20K • $0

Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$45K - $52K/yr

New York, NY

submitted on Nov 30, 2025

$45K - $52K/yr

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Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$14K - $16K/yr

Athens, GA

submitted on Nov 16, 2025

$14K - $16K/yr

Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$31K/yr

($31K • $0)

Carol Stream, IL

submitted on Nov 14, 2025

$31K/yr

$31K • $0

Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$34K/yr

($34K • $0)

Fremont, CA

submitted on Nov 12, 2025

$34K/yr

$34K • $0

Server/Hostess

|

4-6 years

$56K - $65K/yr

Lamoille, NV

submitted on Nov 6, 2025

$56K - $65K/yr

Server/Hostess

|

1-3 years

$34K/yr

($34K • $0)

Houston, TX

submitted on Oct 31, 2025

$34K/yr

$34K • $0

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