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Server salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Server make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$19.05
5%
above national average
Average $19.05
Low $16.00
High $38.17

The average salary for a server is $19.05 per hour in New York, NY and $150 tips per day.1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Server job openings in New York, NY

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Server
Prince Tea House1out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
From $17 an hour
Full-time
54 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Server in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Open Systems Technologies, Inc...
 
$176,800per year
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Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$156,000per year
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Mess Hall
 
$130,000per year
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EY
 
$95,683per year
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RippleMatch
 
$93,000per year
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Harlem Tavern
 
$91,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Servers near New York, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $24.73 per hour
  2. Pelham Manor, NY
    $23.67 per hour
  3. Ithaca, NY
    $23.27 per hour
  4. Bay Shore, NY
    $21.97 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $21.65 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

Compare salaries for Servers in different locations
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