Hourly Wage for Server Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Server Salary

How much does a Server make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Server in the United States is $9 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $8 and $10. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Server

Server serves food and beverages to the customers promptly and follows the standards set by the facility. Explains menu item and terms and provides suggestions to customers when asked. Being a Server may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Server may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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ZOE'S KITCHEN INC
Zoe's Kitchen, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops and operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants. It operates a range of restaurant formats, including in-line, end-cap, and free-standing restaurants. As of February 22, 2018, the company operated owned and franchised 249 restaurants in 20 states of the United Sta... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2017
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Server Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Server in the United States. The average hourly rate for Server ranges from $8 to $10 with the average hourly pay of $9. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $9 to $11 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $10.
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Skills associated with Server: Food & Beverage Serving, Customer Service, Cleaning/Sanitation, Greet and Seat ...More

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