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Server salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Server make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.16
Average $18.16
Low $10.16
High $32.46

The average salary for a server is $18.16 per hour in the United States and $100.00 tips per day.79.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Server job openings in United States

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Experienced server
Martinis On Broadway5out of 5 stars.
Pitman, NJ
From $22 an hour
Full-time
54 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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Nassau Inn
 
$416,000per year
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Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
 
$364,000per 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
    $23.24 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $21.19 per hour
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $19.41 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $19.06 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $18.84 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

Compare salaries for Servers in different locations
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