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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

$19.01
same
as national average
Average $19.01
Low $16.00
High $38.63

The average salary for a server is $19.01 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 5, 2026).

Server job openings in New York, NY

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FOH - Server
SA Hospitality Group3.4out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$11.35 an hour
Full-time
17 hours 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
    $24.41 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
    $21.60 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

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