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Server salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Server make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.14
Average $18.14
Low $10.14
High $32.45

The average salary for a server is $18.14 per hour in the United States and $100.00 tips per day.80k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Server job openings in United States

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Village Inn3.4out of 5 stars.
Pueblo, CO
Part-time
35 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Server in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Taco Mamacita
 
$443,040per year
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The Ranch
 
$416,000per year
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Nassau Inn
 
$416,000per year
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Emmy Squared
 
$360,256per year
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Daniel's Broiler
 
$350,000per year
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Apache Casino Hotel
 
$300,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Servers near United States

  1. Orlando, FL
    $23.19 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $21.28 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $19.10 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $18.99 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $18.85 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

Compare salaries for Servers in different locations
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