Applebee's employees working as Food Server in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 128 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Food Server professionals at Applebee's worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Food Server ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $50,680 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,161 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Food Server at Applebee's is $48,613 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $69,573 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,750 (25th percentile) and $58,830 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 241 salaries submitted by Applebee's Food Server professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Food Server professionals typically earn between $20 and $28 per hour.
Food Server professionals typically earn between $3,396 and $4,902 monthly.
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