What are the main factors that influence a Server's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Server's salary?

A Server's salary grows with experience: a Server (0-1 years)earns $24,738, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $42,944, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $57,972, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $87,279, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $121,498,

What are the highest paying states for a Server?

Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Server roles are District of Columbia $27,047, California $26,944, Massachusetts $26,585. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Server roles make?

Salaries for Server level roles vary by specialization: Server Administrator: $114,804; Banquet Server: $32,230; Server - Institution: $31,700; Bartender/Server: $28,400; Lead Server: $25,206.

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Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Server make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Server in Delaware is $24,738 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

However, a Server's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $28,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,724 to $26,494
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,890

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Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$26,494	$2,208	$510	$13
Average	$24,738	$2,062	$476	$12
25th Percentile	$22,724	$1,894	$437	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Server Salaries

A Server's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Server Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Server's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Server (0-1 years): $24,738
Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years): $42,944
Restaurant Manager (3-5 years): $57,972
Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years): $87,279
Restaurant Director (5+ years): $121,498

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Server	0-1 years	$24,738
Assistant Restaurant Manager	1-3 years	$42,944
Restaurant Manager	3-5 years	$57,972
Regional Restaurant Manager	5+ years	$87,279
Restaurant Director	5+ years	$121,498

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How Do Server Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Servers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $27,047.
California: $26,944.
Massachusetts: $26,585.

District of Columbia $27,047 California $26,944 Massachusetts $26,585 Washington $26,487 New Jersey $26,478 Alaska $26,443 Connecticut $26,106 New York $25,969

Hawaii $25,532 Rhode Island $25,327 Maryland $25,188 Minnesota $24,997 Colorado $24,924 Illinois $24,899 Oregon $24,807 Delaware $24,738

New Hampshire $24,695 Virginia $24,599 Pennsylvania $24,318 Nevada $24,176 North Dakota $24,130 Michigan $24,057 Wisconsin $24,030 Vermont $23,976

Texas $23,827 Maine $23,817 Arizona $23,803 Ohio $23,786 Georgia $23,561 Indiana $23,448 Wyoming $23,426 Utah $23,392

Iowa $23,378 Kansas $23,260 Louisiana $23,226 North Carolina $23,214 Missouri $23,209 Florida $23,114 Montana $23,062 Nebraska $23,014

Kentucky $22,987 South Carolina $22,889 Tennessee $22,828 Idaho $22,804 New Mexico $22,625 Oklahoma $22,586 Alabama $22,442 South Dakota $22,200

Arkansas $22,068 West Virginia $21,997 Mississippi $21,785

Top Paying Cities for Servers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $25,603
Little Creek: $25,366
Magnolia: $25,471

Lincoln, DE $25,603 Little Creek, DE $25,366 Magnolia, DE $25,471 Milford, DE $25,603 Marydel, DE $25,271 Millsboro, DE $25,603 Millville, DE $25,774 Milton, DE $25,603

Nassau, DE $25,603 Ocean View, DE $25,774 Rehoboth Beach, DE $25,774 Seaford, DE $25,334 Selbyville, DE $25,774 Smyrna, DE $25,241 Viola, DE $25,471 Woodside, DE $25,398

Bear, DE $25,056 Newark, DE $25,066 Claymont, DE $25,085 Delaware City, DE $25,066 Hockessin, DE $25,085 Kirkwood, DE $25,066 Middletown, DE $25,190 Montchanin, DE $25,085

New Castle, DE $25,085 Odessa, DE $25,224 Port Penn, DE $24,997 Rockland, DE $25,085 Saint Georges, DE $25,066 Townsend, DE $25,188 Winterthur, DE $25,085 Lewes, DE $25,603

Wilmington, DE $25,085 Dover, DE $25,354 Dover Afb, DE $25,412 Bethany Beach, DE $25,774 Bethel, DE $25,334 Bridgeville, DE $25,603 Camden Wyoming, DE $25,381 Cheswold, DE $25,295

Clayton, DE $25,232 Dagsboro, DE $25,774 Delmar, DE $25,334 Ellendale, DE $25,603 Felton, DE $25,603 Fenwick Island, DE $25,774 Frankford, DE $25,774 Frederica, DE $25,603

Georgetown, DE $25,603 Greenwood, DE $25,603 Harbeson, DE $25,603 Harrington, DE $25,603 Hartly, DE $25,219 Houston, DE $25,603 Kenton, DE $25,232 Laurel, DE $25,334

Yorklyn, DE $25,085

Server Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Server's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$22,724

Average $24,738/year

$26,494

$1,894

Average $2,062/month

$2,208

$437

Average $476/week

$510

$11

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$26,494	$2,208	$510	$13
Average	$24,738	$2,062	$476	$12
25th Percentile	$22,724	$1,894	$437	$11

Server Salary Growth & Career Path

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Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Food Services Team Lead

Fast Food Assistant Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Food Services Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Server, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Server Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Fast Food Shift Supervisor	$35,154	42%
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager	$60,192	143%
Food & Beverage Supervisor	$40,903	65%
Food Services Team Lead	$41,700	69%

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