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Server salary in San Jose, CA, 2026

How much does a Server make in San Jose, CA?

Average base salary

$19.62
8%
above national average
Average $19.62
Low $18.45
High $24.87

The average salary for a server is $19.62 per hour in San Jose, CA and $100.00 tips per day.217 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Server job openings in San Jose, CA

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Server
San Jose, CA
$18.45 an hour
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Server in San Jose, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
County of Santa Clara
 
$204,062per year
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Clay Lacy Aviation
 
$153,750per year
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Regional Medical Center of San...
 
$153,098per year
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Good Samaritan Hospital
 
$153,098per year
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The Cutting Edge Elite
 
$67,600per year
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Curry Up Now
 
$60,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Servers near San Jose, CA

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $25.84 per hour
  2. West Hollywood, CA
    $21.75 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $21.29 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.40 per hour
  5. Irvine, CA
    $19.59 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

Compare salaries for Servers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Server get paid in San Jose, CA?

Junior Waiter

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Senior Server

Job openings
Average $19.98 per hour