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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
The Splendid
New York, NY
$11.35 an hour
Part-time
6 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
    $24.73 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?

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