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

What industry pays the highest salary for Server?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Server roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Server's salary?

A Server's salary grows with experience: a Server (0-1 years)earns $23,187, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $40,301, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $54,392, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $81,951, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $114,132,

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 $27,016, California $26,913, Massachusetts $26,555. 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: $114,824; Banquet Server: $32,225; Server - Institution: $31,700; Bartender/Server: $28,390; Lead Server: $25,177.

Server Salary in North Carolina

How much does a Server make in North Carolina?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Server in North Carolina is $23,187 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $11.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $26,332
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $21,303 to $24,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,587

10% $19,587

50% (Median) $23,187

90% $26,332

Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$24,833	$2,069	$478	$12
Average	$23,187	$1,932	$446	$11
25th Percentile	$21,303	$1,775	$410	$10

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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): $23,187
Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years): $40,301
Restaurant Manager (3-5 years): $54,392
Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years): $81,951
Restaurant Director (5+ years): $114,132

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Server	0-1 years	$23,187
Assistant Restaurant Manager	1-3 years	$40,301
Restaurant Manager	3-5 years	$54,392
Regional Restaurant Manager	5+ years	$81,951
Restaurant Director	5+ years	$114,132

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How Do Servers 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: $27,016.
California: $26,913.
Massachusetts: $26,555.

District of Columbia $27,016 California $26,913 Massachusetts $26,555 Washington $26,457 New Jersey $26,447 Alaska $26,413 Connecticut $26,076 New York $25,940

Hawaii $25,503 Rhode Island $25,298 Maryland $25,159 Minnesota $24,969 Colorado $24,895 Illinois $24,871 Oregon $24,778 Delaware $24,710

New Hampshire $24,667 Virginia $24,571 Pennsylvania $24,290 Nevada $24,149 North Dakota $24,102 Michigan $24,029 Wisconsin $24,002 Vermont $23,949

Texas $23,800 Maine $23,790 Arizona $23,775 Ohio $23,758 Georgia $23,534 Indiana $23,422 Wyoming $23,400 Utah $23,365

Iowa $23,351 Kansas $23,234 Louisiana $23,200 North Carolina $23,187 Missouri $23,182 Florida $23,087 Montana $23,036 Nebraska $22,987

Kentucky $22,960 South Carolina $22,863 Tennessee $22,802 Idaho $22,777 New Mexico $22,599 Oklahoma $22,560 Alabama $22,416 South Dakota $22,175

Arkansas $22,043 West Virginia $21,972 Mississippi $21,760

Top Paying Cities for Server

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:

Morven: $22,123
Mount Holly: $23,468
Mount Mourne: $23,135

Morven, NC $22,123 Mount Holly, NC $23,468 Mount Mourne, NC $23,135 Mount Pleasant, NC $22,819 Mount Ulla, NC $22,814 Newell, NC $23,577 New London, NC $22,618 Norwood, NC $22,610

Oakboro, NC $22,882 Paw Creek, NC $23,580 Peachland, NC $22,424 Pineville, NC $23,524 Polkton, NC $22,762 Polkville, NC $22,681 Richfield, NC $22,723 Rockwell, NC $22,822

Rutherfordton, NC $22,478 Salisbury, NC $22,860 Warsaw, NC $22,139 Roaring River, NC $22,218 Ronda, NC $22,281 Rutherford College, NC $22,472 Scottville, NC $21,894 Sherrills Ford, NC $22,951

Sparta, NC $22,025 State Road, NC $22,269 Stony Point, NC $22,479 Sugar Grove, NC $21,895 Taylorsville, NC $22,339 Terrell, NC $23,017 Thurmond, NC $22,191 Todd, NC $21,895

Traphill, NC $22,126 Turnersburg, NC $22,547 Union Grove, NC $22,298 Valdese, NC $22,430 Valle Crucis, NC $21,925 Vilas, NC $21,879 Warrensville, NC $21,915 West Jefferson, NC $21,919

Wilkesboro, NC $22,155 Zionville, NC $21,895 Scotts, NC $22,462 Alexander, NC $22,444 Almond, NC $22,075 Arden, NC $22,443 Bakersville, NC $21,936 Balsam, NC $22,204

Balsam Grove, NC $22,270 Barnardsville, NC $22,360 Bat Cave, NC $22,371 Black Mountain, NC $22,382 Brevard, NC $22,307 Bryson City, NC $22,093 Burnsville, NC $22,216 Candler, NC $22,431

Canton, NC $22,343 Cashiers, NC $22,155 Cedar Mountain, NC $22,372 Cherokee, NC $22,158 Chimney Rock, NC $22,364 Clyde, NC $22,312 Columbus, NC $22,589 Cullowhee, NC $22,204

Dana, NC $22,355 Gaston, NC $22,189 Greenville, NC $21,951 Grimesland, NC $21,864 Halifax, NC $21,930 Hamilton, NC $21,863 Shelby, NC $22,859 Spencer, NC $22,861

Spindale, NC $22,502 Stanfield, NC $23,095 Stanley, NC $23,377 Troutman, NC $22,758 Union Mills, NC $22,279 Vale, NC $22,899 Waco, NC $23,161 Wadesboro, NC $22,357

Waxhaw, NC $23,187 Wingate, NC $23,016 Charlotte, NC $23,583 Dillsboro, NC $22,110 East Flat Rock, NC $22,345 Edneyville, NC $22,367 Enka, NC $22,478 Etowah, NC $22,361

Fairview, NC $22,420 Flat Rock, NC $22,346 Fletcher, NC $22,422 Fontana Dam, NC $22,149 Franklin, NC $21,993 Gerton, NC $22,401 Glenville, NC $22,101 Glenwood, NC $22,285

Hazelwood, NC $22,260 Hendersonville, NC $22,344 Green Mountain, NC $21,901 Highlands, NC $22,087 Horse Shoe, NC $22,386 Hot Springs, NC $22,244 Lake Junaluska, NC $22,285 Lake Lure, NC $22,362

Lake Toxaway, NC $22,255 Leicester, NC $22,412 Little Switzerland, NC $22,141 Lynn, NC $22,406 Maggie Valley, NC $22,193 Marion, NC $22,344 Marshall, NC $22,270 Mars Hill, NC $22,284

Micaville, NC $22,141 Mill Spring, NC $22,355 Montreat, NC $22,391 Mountain Home, NC $22,391 Mills River, NC $22,394 Naples, NC $22,401 Nebo, NC $22,230 Old Fort, NC $22,340

Otto, NC $21,968 Penland, NC $22,074 Penrose, NC $22,324 Pisgah Forest, NC $22,345 Ridgecrest, NC $22,385 Robbinsville, NC $22,073 Rosman, NC $22,298 Saluda, NC $22,345

Sapphire, NC $22,179 Scaly Mountain, NC $22,042 Skyland, NC $22,454 Spruce Pine, NC $22,106 Hassell, NC $21,886 Tryon, NC $22,495 Tuckasegee, NC $22,125 Tuxedo, NC $22,373

Waynesville, NC $22,130 Weaverville, NC $22,427 Webster, NC $22,136 Whittier, NC $22,082 Zirconia, NC $22,380 Asheville, NC $22,492 Andrews, NC $22,030 Brasstown, NC $21,940

Culberson, NC $21,918 Hayesville, NC $21,956 Marble, NC $22,010 Murphy, NC $21,941 Warne, NC $21,940 Whitsett, NC $22,700 Henrico, NC $22,172 Hobgood, NC $21,895

Hollister, NC $22,465 Jackson, NC $21,868 Jamesville, NC $21,828 Kelford, NC $21,915 Lewiston Woodville, NC $21,816 Littleton, NC $22,209 Lucama, NC $23,005 Macclesfield, NC $22,327

Margarettsville, NC $22,112 Milwaukee, NC $22,107 Murfreesboro, NC $22,216 Nashville, NC $22,763 Oak City, NC $21,816 Pantego, NC $21,806 Parmele, NC $21,887 Pendleton, NC $22,172

Pikeville, NC $22,627 Pinetops, NC $22,363 Pinetown, NC $21,808 Pleasant Hill, NC $22,184 Potecasi, NC $22,049 Red Oak, NC $22,690 Rich Square, NC $21,915 Roanoke Rapids, NC $22,066

Robersonville, NC $21,842 Roxobel, NC $21,959 Saratoga, NC $22,565 Scotland Neck, NC $21,870 Scranton, NC $21,794 Seaboard, NC $22,072 Severn, NC $22,179 Sharpsburg, NC $22,697

Simpson, NC $21,928 Sims, NC $23,122 Speed, NC $22,053 Spring Hope, NC $23,124 Stantonsburg, NC $22,488 Stokes, NC $21,833 Swanquarter, NC $21,795 Tarboro, NC $22,146

Tillery, NC $21,872 Walstonburg, NC $22,366 Washington, NC $21,869 Weldon, NC $22,013 Whitakers, NC $22,333 Williamston, NC $21,856 Wilson, NC $22,748 Woodland, NC $22,038

Elizabeth City, NC $22,445 Ahoskie, NC $22,150 Avon, NC $21,879 Aydlett, NC $22,510 Barco, NC $22,549 Belvidere, NC $22,422 Buxton, NC $21,889 Camden, NC $22,487

Cofield, NC $22,210 Coinjock, NC $22,569 Colerain, NC $22,095 Columbia, NC $21,867 Corapeake, NC $22,593 Corolla, NC $22,502 Creswell, NC $21,830 Currituck, NC $22,678

Durants Neck, NC $22,273 Edenton, NC $22,147 Eure, NC $22,320 Frisco, NC $21,896 Gates, NC $22,500 Gatesville, NC $22,345 Grandy, NC $22,369 Harbinger, NC $22,181

Harrellsville, NC $22,240 Hatteras, NC $21,899 Hertford, NC $22,264 Hobbsville, NC $22,455 Jarvisburg, NC $22,251 Kill Devil Hills, NC $22,110 Kitty Hawk, NC $22,204 Knotts Island, NC $22,790

Swannanoa, NC $22,447 Sylva, NC $22,125 Vaughan, NC $22,268 Wake Forest, NC $23,594 Warrenton, NC $22,547 Wendell, NC $23,629 Willow Spring, NC $23,543 Wilsons Mills, NC $23,390

Wise, NC $22,376 Youngsville, NC $23,480 Zebulon, NC $23,478 Raleigh, NC $23,929 Durham, NC $23,336 Rocky Mount, NC $22,482 Aulander, NC $22,025 Aurora, NC $21,813

Bailey, NC $23,133 Bath, NC $21,846 Battleboro, NC $22,413 Belhaven, NC $21,818 Bellarthur, NC $22,089 Bethel, NC $21,933 Black Creek, NC $22,754 Blounts Creek, NC $21,822

Castalia, NC $22,889 Chocowinity, NC $21,852 Como, NC $22,295 Conetoe, NC $22,095 Conway, NC $22,124 Edward, NC $21,836 Elm City, NC $22,639 Enfield, NC $22,204

Engelhard, NC $21,799 Everetts, NC $21,888 Fairfield, NC $21,797 Falkland, NC $22,176 Farmville, NC $22,221 Fountain, NC $22,265 Fremont, NC $22,659 White Oak, NC $21,911

Wilmington, NC $22,353 Ash, NC $22,143 Atkinson, NC $22,203 Bolivia, NC $22,250 Bolton, NC $22,169 Brunswick, NC $22,027 Burgaw, NC $22,210 Carolina Beach, NC $22,300

Castle Hayne, NC $22,353 Cerro Gordo, NC $21,897 Chadbourn, NC $21,939 Clarendon, NC $21,971 Clarkton, NC $21,967 Council, NC $22,044 Currie, NC $22,286 Delco, NC $22,245

Evergreen, NC $21,916 Fair Bluff, NC $21,902 Garland, NC $22,020 Hallsboro, NC $22,002 Hampstead, NC $22,226 Harrells, NC $21,984 Holly Ridge, NC $22,150 Ivanhoe, NC $22,057

Kelly, NC $22,088 Kure Beach, NC $22,263 Lake Waccamaw, NC $22,101 Leland, NC $22,336 Longwood, NC $22,074 Magnolia, NC $22,055 Maple Hill, NC $22,121 Nakina, NC $22,011

Riegelwood, NC $22,215 Rocky Point, NC $22,284 Rose Hill, NC $22,069 Shallotte, NC $22,155 Sneads Ferry, NC $22,104 Southport, NC $22,250 Supply, NC $22,193 Tabor City, NC $21,978

Teachey, NC $22,107 Oak Island, NC $22,213 Wallace, NC $22,072 Calabash, NC $22,092 Sunset Beach, NC $22,094 Ocean Isle Beach, NC $22,105 Whiteville, NC $21,981 Willard, NC $22,133

Winnabow, NC $22,332 Wrightsville Beach, NC $22,346 Kinston, NC $21,925 Albertson, NC $21,985 Alliance, NC $21,920 Arapahoe, NC $21,864 Atlantic, NC $21,866 Atlantic Beach, NC $21,922

Ayden, NC $21,885 Bayboro, NC $21,842 Beaufort, NC $21,873 Beulaville, NC $22,096 Bridgeton, NC $21,902 Cedar Island, NC $21,773 Chinquapin, NC $22,073 Comfort, NC $21,920

Cove City, NC $21,844 Davis, NC $21,873 Deep Run, NC $21,948 Dover, NC $21,832 Ernul, NC $21,822 Gloucester, NC $21,898 Grantsboro, NC $21,844 Grifton, NC $21,873

Harkers Island, NC $21,923 Havelock, NC $21,881 Cherry Point, NC $21,966 Hobucken, NC $21,803 Hookerton, NC $22,089 Hubert, NC $22,040 Jacksonville, NC $22,112 Camp Lejeune, NC $22,152

Garysburg, NC $22,071 Manns Harbor, NC $21,782 Townsville, NC $22,431 Manteo, NC $21,970 Maple, NC $22,615 Merry Hill, NC $22,029 Moyock, NC $22,724 Nags Head, NC $21,899

Ocracoke, NC $21,874 Plymouth, NC $21,858 Point Harbor, NC $22,220 Poplar Branch, NC $22,458 Powells Point, NC $22,201 Powellsville, NC $22,136 Rodanthe, NC $21,842 Roduco, NC $22,440

Yanceyville, NC $22,504 Greensboro, NC $22,712 Angier, NC $23,280 Apex, NC $23,527 Bahama, NC $23,054 Benson, NC $22,920 Broadway, NC $22,576 Buies Creek, NC $22,843

Bullock, NC $22,407 Bunn, NC $23,308 Butner, NC $23,217 Carrboro, NC $23,033 Cary, NC $23,783 Chapel Hill, NC $23,035 Clayton, NC $23,596 Coats, NC $22,936

Creedmoor, NC $23,328 Four Oaks, NC $22,847 Franklinton, NC $23,241 Fuquay Varina, NC $23,335 Garner, NC $23,750 Goldsboro, NC $22,578 Henderson, NC $22,821 Holly Springs, NC $23,475

Hurdle Mills, NC $22,507 Kenly, NC $23,062 Kipling, NC $23,119 Kittrell, NC $23,134 Knightdale, NC $23,795 Lillington, NC $22,644 Louisburg, NC $23,126 Macon, NC $22,329

Mamers, NC $22,641 Manson, NC $22,423 Micro, NC $23,096 Middleburg, NC $22,582 Middlesex, NC $23,324 Moncure, NC $22,946 Morrisville, NC $23,663 New Hill, NC $23,274

Norlina, NC $22,504 Oxford, NC $22,688 Pine Level, NC $23,058 Princeton, NC $22,780 Ridgeway, NC $22,529 Rolesville, NC $23,628 Rougemont, NC $22,840 Roxboro, NC $22,462

Selma, NC $23,216 Smithfield, NC $23,146 Stem, NC $23,076 Stovall, NC $22,600 Alamance, NC $22,646 Altamahaw, NC $22,629 Asheboro, NC $22,593 Bear Creek, NC $22,370

Bennett, NC $22,389 Biscoe, NC $22,145 Blanch, NC $22,336 Bonlee, NC $22,473 Browns Summit, NC $22,685 Burlington, NC $22,656 Bynum, NC $22,884 Candor, NC $22,060

Cedar Falls, NC $22,644 Cedar Grove, NC $22,569 Climax, NC $22,693 Colfax, NC $22,754 Cumnock, NC $22,541 Denton, NC $22,548 Eagle Springs, NC $22,089 Efland, NC $22,643

Elon, NC $22,610 Ether, NC $22,278 Franklinville, NC $22,631 Gibsonville, NC $22,671 Goldston, NC $22,290 Graham, NC $22,631 Gulf, NC $22,492 Haw River, NC $22,614

Highfalls, NC $22,274 High Point, NC $22,931 Roper, NC $21,922 Salvo, NC $21,913 Shawboro, NC $22,565 Shiloh, NC $22,306 South Mills, NC $22,674 Stumpy Point, NC $21,802

Sunbury, NC $22,544 Tyner, NC $22,260 Wanchese, NC $21,892 Waves, NC $21,897 Windsor, NC $21,882 Winfall, NC $22,355 Winton, NC $22,295 Albemarle, NC $22,604

Alexis, NC $23,317 Ansonville, NC $22,591 Badin, NC $22,533 Barium Springs, NC $22,696 Belmont, NC $23,505 Bessemer City, NC $23,443 Boiling Springs, NC $22,710 Bostic, NC $22,343

Caroleen, NC $22,635 Casar, NC $22,592 Cherryville, NC $23,151 China Grove, NC $22,846 Cliffside, NC $22,674 Concord, NC $23,048 Cornelius, NC $23,291 Cramerton, NC $23,512

Crouse, NC $23,231 Dallas, NC $23,463 Davidson, NC $23,203 Denver, NC $23,215 Earl, NC $22,954 East Spencer, NC $22,861 Ellenboro, NC $22,535 Faith, NC $22,868

Fallston, NC $22,941 Forest City, NC $22,577 Gastonia, NC $23,556 Huntersville, NC $23,445 Gold Hill, NC $22,767 Granite Quarry, NC $22,863 Grover, NC $23,070 Harris, NC $22,636

Harrisburg, NC $23,440 Henrietta, NC $22,662 High Shoals, NC $23,352 Indian Trail, NC $23,375 Iron Station, NC $23,227 Kannapolis, NC $22,956 Kings Mountain, NC $23,311 Landis, NC $22,864

Lattimore, NC $22,675 Lawndale, NC $22,811 Lilesville, NC $22,114 Lincolnton, NC $23,169 Locust, NC $22,946 Lowell, NC $23,545 Mc Adenville, NC $23,510 Mc Farlan, NC $22,098

Marshville, NC $22,929 Matthews, NC $23,417 Midland, NC $23,248 Mineral Springs, NC $23,185 Misenheimer, NC $22,733 Monroe, NC $23,202 Mooresboro, NC $22,692 Mooresville, NC $22,906

Hillsborough, NC $22,745 Jackson Springs, NC $22,082 Jamestown, NC $22,914 Julian, NC $22,694 Kernersville, NC $22,674 Eden, NC $22,434 Leasburg, NC $22,326 Lexington, NC $22,648

Liberty, NC $22,644 Linwood, NC $22,804 Mc Leansville, NC $22,718 Mebane, NC $22,601 Milton, NC $22,291 Mount Gilead, NC $22,263 Oak Ridge, NC $22,662 Pelham, NC $22,450

Pittsboro, NC $22,723 Pleasant Garden, NC $22,730 Prospect Hill, NC $22,493 Providence, NC $22,420 Ramseur, NC $22,544 Randleman, NC $22,694 Reidsville, NC $22,583 Robbins, NC $22,252

Ruffin, NC $22,470 Sanford, NC $22,599 Saxapahaw, NC $22,642 Seagrove, NC $22,384 Sedalia, NC $22,713 Semora, NC $22,224 Siler City, NC $22,533 Snow Camp, NC $22,622

Sophia, NC $22,699 Southmont, NC $22,751 Staley, NC $22,598 Star, NC $22,252 Stokesdale, NC $22,599 Summerfield, NC $22,673 Swepsonville, NC $22,625 Thomasville, NC $22,768

Trinity, NC $22,735 Troy, NC $22,287 Wallburg, NC $22,714 Welcome, NC $22,637 Wentworth, NC $22,522 West End, NC $22,159 Topton, NC $21,989 Advance, NC $22,585

Ararat, NC $22,400 Belews Creek, NC $22,609 Bethania, NC $22,647 Boonville, NC $22,441 Clemmons, NC $22,608 Cleveland, NC $22,759 Cooleemee, NC $22,755 Danbury, NC $22,457

Dobson, NC $22,316 East Bend, NC $22,532 Germanton, NC $22,577 Hamptonville, NC $22,400 King, NC $22,533 Lawsonville, NC $22,409 Lewisville, NC $22,582 Lowgap, NC $22,180

Madison, NC $22,502 Mayodan, NC $22,439 Mocksville, NC $22,570 Mount Airy, NC $22,336 White Plains, NC $22,366 Pfafftown, NC $22,595 Pilot Mountain, NC $22,432 Pine Hall, NC $22,518

Pinnacle, NC $22,487 Rural Hall, NC $22,600 Sandy Ridge, NC $22,415 Siloam, NC $22,446 Stoneville, NC $22,438 Toast, NC $22,336 Tobaccoville, NC $22,568 Walkertown, NC $22,634

Walnut Cove, NC $22,556 Westfield, NC $22,414 Woodleaf, NC $22,761 Yadkinville, NC $22,498 Winston Salem, NC $22,658 Tarawa Terrace, NC $22,110 Midway Park, NC $22,071 Mccutcheon Field, NC $22,133

La Grange, NC $22,245 Lowland, NC $21,792 Marshallberg, NC $21,912 Maury, NC $22,209 Maysville, NC $21,933 Merritt, NC $21,822 Morehead City, NC $21,943 New Bern, NC $21,894

Newport, NC $21,888 Oriental, NC $21,853 Pink Hill, NC $22,018 Pollocksville, NC $21,829 Richlands, NC $22,093 Salter Path, NC $21,932 Sealevel, NC $21,828 Seven Springs, NC $22,133

Smyrna, NC $21,849 Snow Hill, NC $22,273 Stacy, NC $21,832 Stella, NC $21,980 Stonewall, NC $21,920 Swansboro, NC $21,996 Trenton, NC $21,859 Vanceboro, NC $21,854

Vandemere, NC $21,879 Williston, NC $21,852 Winterville, NC $22,013 Emerald Isle, NC $21,952 Hickory, NC $22,549 Banner Elk, NC $21,932 Blowing Rock, NC $21,938 Boomer, NC $22,082

Boone, NC $21,961 Catawba, NC $22,816 Claremont, NC $22,707 Collettsville, NC $21,920 Connellys Springs, NC $22,545 Conover, NC $22,666 Creston, NC $21,866 Crossnore, NC $22,013

Crumpler, NC $21,919 Deep Gap, NC $21,904 Drexel, NC $22,385 Elkin, NC $22,371 Elk Park, NC $21,903 Ennice, NC $22,111 Ferguson, NC $21,947 Statesville, NC $22,533

Fleetwood, NC $21,912 Glade Valley, NC $22,109 Glen Alpine, NC $22,244 Glendale Springs, NC $21,896 Granite Falls, NC $22,384 Grassy Creek, NC $21,908 Lenoir, NC $22,197 Harmony, NC $22,466

Hays, NC $22,095 Hiddenite, NC $22,313 Hildebran, NC $22,575 Hudson, NC $22,341 Jefferson, NC $21,922 Jonas Ridge, NC $22,084 Jonesville, NC $22,371 Lansing, NC $21,921

Laurel Springs, NC $21,930 Linville, NC $21,913 Linville Falls, NC $22,106 Mc Grady, NC $21,994 Maiden, NC $22,990 Millers Creek, NC $21,966 Minneapolis, NC $21,925 Montezuma, NC $22,014

Moravian Falls, NC $22,147 Morganton, NC $22,184 North Wilkesboro, NC $22,168 Newland, NC $21,961 Newton, NC $22,841 Olin, NC $22,429 Patterson, NC $21,993 Pineola, NC $21,987

Piney Creek, NC $21,926 Plumtree, NC $21,960 Purlear, NC $21,926 Icard, NC $22,576 Rhodhiss, NC $22,497 Roaring Gap, NC $22,123 Fayetteville, NC $21,853 Fort Bragg, NC $21,920

Pope Army Airfield, NC $21,967 Aberdeen, NC $22,123 Autryville, NC $21,893 Timberlake, NC $22,585 Barnesville, NC $21,899 Bladenboro, NC $21,916 Bunnlevel, NC $22,364 Calypso, NC $22,287

Cameron, NC $22,222 Carthage, NC $22,214 Clinton, NC $22,109 Cordova, NC $22,086 Cumberland, NC $22,064 Dublin, NC $21,898 Dudley, NC $22,385 Dunn, NC $22,402

Elizabethtown, NC $21,926 Ellerbe, NC $22,002 Erwin, NC $22,417 Fairmont, NC $21,911 Faison, NC $22,224 Falcon, NC $22,035 Gibson, NC $21,970 Godwin, NC $22,026

Hamlet, NC $22,018 Hoffman, NC $22,076 Hope Mills, NC $21,861 Kenansville, NC $22,069 Lakeview, NC $22,212 Laurel Hill, NC $22,010 Laurinburg, NC $21,991 Lemon Springs, NC $22,406

Linden, NC $22,075 Lumber Bridge, NC $21,898 Lumberton, NC $21,890 Marietta, NC $21,926 Marston, NC $22,012 Maxton, NC $21,867 Mount Olive, NC $22,201 Newton Grove, NC $22,397

Norman, NC $22,052 Olivia, NC $22,425 Orrum, NC $21,900 Pinehurst, NC $22,232 Parkton, NC $21,869 Pembroke, NC $21,863 Pinebluff, NC $22,141 Proctorville, NC $21,939

Raeford, NC $21,994 Red Springs, NC $21,946 Rex, NC $21,894 Rockingham, NC $22,015 Roseboro, NC $21,926 Rowland, NC $21,905 Saint Pauls, NC $21,889 Salemburg, NC $22,004

Shannon, NC $21,917 Southern Pines, NC $22,159 Spring Lake, NC $22,027 Stedman, NC $21,865 Tar Heel, NC $21,916 Turkey, NC $22,130 Vass, NC $22,167 Wade, NC $21,899

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Server Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Server salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $24,613. While startup companies pay approximate $20,894.

Server Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$20,894
Growth Stage	51~500	$22,081
Established	501~5000	$23,790
Enterprise	5000+	$24,613

Server Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Server roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Server positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Server as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Server

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$29,280	$14.0	20%

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.

$21,303

Average $23,187/year

$24,833

$1,775

Average $1,932/month

$2,069

$410

Average $446/week

$478

$10

Average $11/hour

$12

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$24,833	$2,069	$478	$12
Average	$23,187	$1,932	$446	$11
25th Percentile	$21,303	$1,775	$410	$10

Server Salary Growth & Career Path

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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	$32,964	42%
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager	$56,500	144%
Food & Beverage Supervisor	$38,390	66%
Food Services Team Lead	$39,124	69%

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