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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

$18.95
same
as national average
Average $18.95
Low $16.00
High $37.42

The average salary for a server is $18.95 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 November 8, 2026).

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Server
New York, NY
$11.35 - $17.00 an hour
Full-time
2 days 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
Mess Hall
 
$130,000per year
EY
 
$95,683per year
RippleMatch
 
$93,000per year
Casa Tua
 
$91,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Servers near New York, NY

  1. Ithaca, NY
    $24.77 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $22.23 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $18.95 per hour
  4. Syracuse, NY
    $18.79 per hour
  5. Buffalo, NY
    $18.68 per hour

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The average salary for a Server is $18.95 per hour in New York, NY. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 8, 2026.

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Server salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $16.00 and a high of $37.42 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Server in New York, NY include Ithaca, NY at $24.77 per hour, Brooklyn, NY at $22.23 per hour, and Syracuse, NY at $18.79 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Server in New York, NY include Open Systems Technologies, Inc. ($176,800 per year) and Mitchell/Martin Inc. ($156,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Server salary in New York, NY compares to related positions:

  • Junior Waiter: Average $3,078 per month
  • Senior Server: Average $17.00 per hour

How much do similar professions as Server get paid in New York, NY?

Junior Waiter

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Average $3,078 per month