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Server salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Server make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$17.22
5%
below national average
Average $17.22
Low $9.66
High $30.70

The average salary for a server is $17.22 per hour in Houston, TX and $150 tips per day.880 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Server job openings in Houston, TX

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Gelato and Coffee server
Sweet Spot Cafe4.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$12 - $13 an hour
Part-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Server in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DoubleTree by Hilton
 
$190,000per year
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Everforth
 
$150,800per year
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INSPYR Solutions
 
$93,600per year
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Saltgrass Steakhouse
 
$88,846per year
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood ...
 
$83,200per year
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FirstService Residential
 
$78,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Servers near Houston, TX

  1. Grapevine, TX
    $19.65 per hour
  2. Irving, TX
    $19.37 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $18.84 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $17.60 per hour
  5. Allen, TX
    $17.31 per hour

Where can a Server earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Server get paid in Houston, TX?

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