Server salary in Chicago, IL
How much does a Server make in Chicago, IL?
Average base salary
$16.06
same
as national averageAverage $16.06
Low $8.59
High $30.01
The average salary for a server is $16.06 per hour in Chicago, IL and $200 tips per day.530 salaries reported, updated at December 1, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Chicago, IL
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Servers in Chicago, IL
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Highest paying cities for Servers near Chicago, IL
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Where can a Server earn more?
Compare salaries for Servers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Servers
Most recommended skill
Catering Experience(earn +27.97% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 2.13% since 2018. Servers with this skill earn +27.97% more than the average base salary, which is $16.06 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 728 | increase by 728 |
| 2013 | 1886 | increase by 159.07% |
| 2014 | 2937 | increase by 55.73% |
| 2015 | 1054 | decrease by 64.11% |
| 2016 | 1229 | increase by 16.60% |
| 2017 | 526 | decrease by 57.20% |
| 2018 | 703 | increase by 33.65% |
| 2019 | 688 | decrease by 2.13% |
Top companies hiring Servers with the recommended skill
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Top certifications
CompTIA Server+Top licenses
MAST PermitMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Certifications | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 2 | ||
| 2,168 jobs | 3,983 |
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Most common benefits for Servers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Childcare
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 107,242 ratings41% of Servers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Chicago, IL?
Host/Hostess
Job openingsAverage $17.37 per hour
Front End Associate
Job openingsAverage $14.08 per hour
Bartender
Job openingsAverage $14.74 per hour
Crew Member
Job openingsAverage $16.12 per hour
Food Runner
Job openingsAverage $19.30 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Server
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