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

A Lead Server's salary grows with experience: a Lead Server (0-1 years)earns $25,407, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $44,074, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $59,508, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $89,554, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $124,633,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Server?

Lead Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Server roles are District of Columbia $27,925, California $27,819, Massachusetts $27,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Server roles make?

Salaries for Lead Server level roles vary by specialization: Expert Client/Server Programmer Team Lead: $145,390; Client/Server Programmer V: $145,388; Client/Server Analyst and Architect: $143,100; Client/Server Architect: $143,001; Client/Server Application Developer IV: $124,200.

Lead Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Server make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Server in Delaware is $25,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $29,045
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,526 to $27,375
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,690

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Lead Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,375	$2,281	$526	$13
Average	$25,542	$2,128	$491	$12
25th Percentile	$23,526	$1,960	$452	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Server Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Server Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $25,407
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,074
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,508
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,554
Expert (over 8 years): $124,633

Levels	Salary
Lead Serv... Level Lead Server	$25,407
Assistant... Level Lead Server	$44,074
Restauran... Level Lead Server	$59,508
Regional ... Level Lead Server	$89,554
Restauran... Level Lead Server	$124,633

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How Do Lead 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 Lead Servers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $27,925.
California: $27,819.
Massachusetts: $27,448.

District of Columbia $27,925 California $27,819 Massachusetts $27,448 Washington $27,348 New Jersey $27,337 Alaska $27,302 Connecticut $26,954 New York $26,813

Hawaii $26,361 Rhode Island $26,150 Maryland $26,006 Minnesota $25,809 Colorado $25,733 Illinois $25,708 Oregon $25,612 Delaware $25,542

New Hampshire $25,497 Virginia $25,398 Pennsylvania $25,108 Nevada $24,962 North Dakota $24,914 Michigan $24,838 Wisconsin $24,810 Vermont $24,755

Texas $24,601 Maine $24,591 Arizona $24,576 Ohio $24,558 Georgia $24,326 Indiana $24,210 Wyoming $24,187 Utah $24,152

Iowa $24,137 Kansas $24,016 Louisiana $23,981 North Carolina $23,968 Missouri $23,963 Florida $23,864 Montana $23,812 Nebraska $23,761

Kentucky $23,733 South Carolina $23,632 Tennessee $23,569 Idaho $23,544 New Mexico $23,360 Oklahoma $23,320 Alabama $23,171 South Dakota $22,921

Arkansas $22,785 West Virginia $22,712 Mississippi $22,492

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $26,435
Little Creek: $26,190
Magnolia: $26,298

Lincoln, DE $26,435 Little Creek, DE $26,190 Magnolia, DE $26,298 Milford, DE $26,435 Marydel, DE $26,092 Millsboro, DE $26,435 Millville, DE $26,611 Milton, DE $26,435

Nassau, DE $26,435 Ocean View, DE $26,611 Rehoboth Beach, DE $26,611 Seaford, DE $26,157 Selbyville, DE $26,611 Smyrna, DE $26,061 Viola, DE $26,298 Woodside, DE $26,223

Bear, DE $25,870 Newark, DE $25,880 Claymont, DE $25,900 Delaware City, DE $25,880 Hockessin, DE $25,900 Kirkwood, DE $25,880 Middletown, DE $26,008 Montchanin, DE $25,900

New Castle, DE $25,900 Odessa, DE $26,044 Port Penn, DE $25,809 Rockland, DE $25,900 Saint Georges, DE $25,880 Townsend, DE $26,006 Winterthur, DE $25,900 Lewes, DE $26,435

Wilmington, DE $25,900 Dover, DE $26,177 Dover Afb, DE $26,238 Bethany Beach, DE $26,611 Bethel, DE $26,157 Bridgeville, DE $26,435 Camden Wyoming, DE $26,205 Cheswold, DE $26,117

Clayton, DE $26,051 Dagsboro, DE $26,611 Delmar, DE $26,157 Ellendale, DE $26,435 Felton, DE $26,435 Fenwick Island, DE $26,611 Frankford, DE $26,611 Frederica, DE $26,435

Georgetown, DE $26,435 Greenwood, DE $26,435 Harbeson, DE $26,435 Harrington, DE $26,435 Hartly, DE $26,039 Houston, DE $26,435 Kenton, DE $26,051 Laurel, DE $26,157

Yorklyn, DE $25,900

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

Understanding how a Lead 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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$23,526

Average $25,542/year

$27,375

$1,960

Average $2,128/month

$2,281

$452

Average $491/week

$526

$11

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,375	$2,281	$526	$13
Average	$25,542	$2,128	$491	$12
25th Percentile	$23,526	$1,960	$452	$11

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