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

A Restaurant Server's salary grows with experience: a Restaurant Server (0-1 years)earns $24,763, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $42,986, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $58,030, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $87,366, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $121,619,

What are the highest paying states for a Restaurant Server?

Restaurant Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Restaurant Server roles are District of Columbia $27,770, California $27,664, Massachusetts $27,296. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Restaurant Server roles make?

Salaries for Restaurant Server level roles vary by specialization: Restaurant Director: $119,974; Restaurant Manager: $57,245; Banquet Server: $32,230; Restaurant Greeter: $29,219; Restaurant Server/Bartender: $28,292.

Restaurant Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Restaurant Server make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Restaurant Server in Delaware is $25,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $31,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,523 to $28,582
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,904

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Restaurant Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,582	$2,382	$550	$14
Average	$25,400	$2,117	$488	$12
25th Percentile	$22,523	$1,877	$433	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Restaurant Server Salaries

A Restaurant 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 Restaurant Server Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Restaurant 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): $24,763
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,986
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,030
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,366
Expert (over 8 years): $121,619

Levels	Salary
Restauran... Level Restaurant Server	$24,763
Assistant... Level Restaurant Server	$42,986
Restauran... Level Restaurant Server	$58,030
Regional ... Level Restaurant Server	$87,366
Restauran... Level Restaurant Server	$121,619

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

District of Columbia: $27,770.
California: $27,664.
Massachusetts: $27,296.

District of Columbia $27,770 California $27,664 Massachusetts $27,296 Washington $27,195 New Jersey $27,185 Alaska $27,150 Connecticut $26,804 New York $26,664

Hawaii $26,215 Rhode Island $26,004 Maryland $25,861 Minnesota $25,665 Colorado $25,590 Illinois $25,565 Oregon $25,470 Delaware $25,400

New Hampshire $25,355 Virginia $25,257 Pennsylvania $24,968 Nevada $24,823 North Dakota $24,775 Michigan $24,700 Wisconsin $24,672 Vermont $24,617

Texas $24,464 Maine $24,454 Arizona $24,439 Ohio $24,421 Georgia $24,191 Indiana $24,075 Wyoming $24,053 Utah $24,018

Iowa $24,003 Kansas $23,882 Louisiana $23,847 North Carolina $23,834 Missouri $23,829 Florida $23,732 Montana $23,679 Nebraska $23,629

Kentucky $23,601 South Carolina $23,501 Tennessee $23,438 Idaho $23,413 New Mexico $23,230 Oklahoma $23,190 Alabama $23,042 South Dakota $22,794

Arkansas $22,658 West Virginia $22,585 Mississippi $22,367

Top Paying Cities for Restaurant 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: $26,287
Little Creek: $26,044
Magnolia: $26,152

Lincoln, DE $26,287 Little Creek, DE $26,044 Magnolia, DE $26,152 Milford, DE $26,287 Marydel, DE $25,946 Millsboro, DE $26,287 Millville, DE $26,463 Milton, DE $26,287

Nassau, DE $26,287 Ocean View, DE $26,463 Rehoboth Beach, DE $26,463 Seaford, DE $26,012 Selbyville, DE $26,463 Smyrna, DE $25,916 Viola, DE $26,152 Woodside, DE $26,077

Bear, DE $25,726 Newark, DE $25,736 Claymont, DE $25,756 Delaware City, DE $25,736 Hockessin, DE $25,756 Kirkwood, DE $25,736 Middletown, DE $25,864 Montchanin, DE $25,756

New Castle, DE $25,756 Odessa, DE $25,899 Port Penn, DE $25,665 Rockland, DE $25,756 Saint Georges, DE $25,736 Townsend, DE $25,861 Winterthur, DE $25,756 Lewes, DE $26,287

Wilmington, DE $25,756 Dover, DE $26,032 Dover Afb, DE $26,092 Bethany Beach, DE $26,463 Bethel, DE $26,012 Bridgeville, DE $26,287 Camden Wyoming, DE $26,059 Cheswold, DE $25,971

Clayton, DE $25,906 Dagsboro, DE $26,463 Delmar, DE $26,012 Ellendale, DE $26,287 Felton, DE $26,287 Fenwick Island, DE $26,463 Frankford, DE $26,463 Frederica, DE $26,287

Georgetown, DE $26,287 Greenwood, DE $26,287 Harbeson, DE $26,287 Harrington, DE $26,287 Hartly, DE $25,894 Houston, DE $26,287 Kenton, DE $25,906 Laurel, DE $26,012

Yorklyn, DE $25,756

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

Understanding how a Restaurant 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 April 01, 2026

$22,523

Average $25,400/year

$28,582

$1,877

Average $2,117/month

$2,382

$433

Average $488/week

$550

$11

Average $12/hour

$14

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,582	$2,382	$550	$14
Average	$25,400	$2,117	$488	$12
25th Percentile	$22,523	$1,877	$433	$11

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