The salary trajectory of a Food Service Worker ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $39,162 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,159 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Food Service Worker at Applebee's is $39,171 per year or $19 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $49,643 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $34,934 (25th percentile) and $44,370 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Applebee's Food Service Worker professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Food Service Worker professionals typically earn between $17 and $21 per hour.
Food Service Worker professionals typically earn between $2,911 and $3,697 monthly.
Kitchen Staff with an estimated total pay of $13 - $16/hr