What is the highest salary for Server/Waitress?

The highest salary for Server/Waitress is $55,355 per year, $4,613 per month or $27 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Server/Waitress?

The lowest salary for Server/Waitress is $37,276 per year, $3,106 per month or $18 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Server/Waitress?

The salary trajectory of Server/Waitress 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.

Server Waitress Salaries

How much does Server Waitress make?

Q: How much does Server/Waitress make?

The average salary for Server/Waitress is $45,122 per year or $22 per hour, with top earners making up to $66,221 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $37,276 (25th percentile) to $55,355 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 8471 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Server/Waitress employees.

Total pay range

$37K - $55K/yr

$45K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$30K - $43K/yrBase pay

$7K - $13K/yrAdditional pay

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Server

$43K–$68K/yr

Assistant Manager of Food Service

$63K–$97K/yr

Senior Server

$48K–$72K/yr

Popular companies for Server Waitresss

4,695 results

Hooters3.7★

$20 - $31/hr Total pay

$25 Median

Server/Waitress

Chili's Grill and Bar3.6★

$18 - $28/hr Total pay

$22 Median

Server/Waitress

Pizza Hut3.4★

$16 - $24/hr Total pay

$19 Median

Server/Waitress

Red Robin3.3★

$17 - $24/hr Total pay

$20 Median

Server/Waitress

The Cheesecake Factory3.7★

$20 - $30/hr Total pay

$24 Median

Server/Waitress

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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.

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Server Waitress Salaries

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