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: starting around $24,947 for beginners, reaching about $25,906 at mid-level, and approach $26,120 for experts.

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 $27,824, California $27,719, Massachusetts $27,350. 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: $114,789; Banquet Server: $32,234; Server - Institution: $31,700; Bartender/Server: $28,410; Lead Server: $25,226.

Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Server make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Server in Delaware is $25,450 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): $28,935
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,440 to $27,274
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,611

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Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,274	$2,273	$525	$13
Average	$25,450	$2,121	$489	$12
25th Percentile	$23,440	$1,953	$451	$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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $24,947
Early Career (1-2 years): $25,316
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $25,906
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $25,986
Expert (over 8 years): $26,120

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Server	$24,947
Intermediate Level Server	$25,316
Senior Level Server	$25,906
Specialist Level Server	$25,986
Expert Level Server	$26,120

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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: $27,824.
California: $27,719.
Massachusetts: $27,350.

District of Columbia $27,824 California $27,719 Massachusetts $27,350 Washington $27,249 New Jersey $27,239 Alaska $27,204 Connecticut $26,857 New York $26,716

Hawaii $26,266 Rhode Island $26,055 Maryland $25,912 Minnesota $25,716 Colorado $25,641 Illinois $25,616 Oregon $25,520 Delaware $25,450

New Hampshire $25,405 Virginia $25,306 Pennsylvania $25,017 Nevada $24,872 North Dakota $24,824 Michigan $24,749 Wisconsin $24,721 Vermont $24,666

Texas $24,512 Maine $24,502 Arizona $24,487 Ohio $24,470 Georgia $24,238 Indiana $24,123 Wyoming $24,100 Utah $24,065

Iowa $24,050 Kansas $23,929 Louisiana $23,894 North Carolina $23,882 Missouri $23,876 Florida $23,778 Montana $23,726 Nebraska $23,675

Kentucky $23,648 South Carolina $23,547 Tennessee $23,484 Idaho $23,459 New Mexico $23,276 Oklahoma $23,236 Alabama $23,087 South Dakota $22,839

Arkansas $22,703 West Virginia $22,630 Mississippi $22,411

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: $26,339
Little Creek: $26,096
Magnolia: $26,204

Lincoln, DE $26,339 Little Creek, DE $26,096 Magnolia, DE $26,204 Milford, DE $26,339 Marydel, DE $25,998 Millsboro, DE $26,339 Millville, DE $26,515 Milton, DE $26,339

Nassau, DE $26,339 Ocean View, DE $26,515 Rehoboth Beach, DE $26,515 Seaford, DE $26,063 Selbyville, DE $26,515 Smyrna, DE $25,967 Viola, DE $26,204 Woodside, DE $26,128

Bear, DE $25,776 Newark, DE $25,786 Claymont, DE $25,807 Delaware City, DE $25,786 Hockessin, DE $25,807 Kirkwood, DE $25,786 Middletown, DE $25,915 Montchanin, DE $25,807

New Castle, DE $25,807 Odessa, DE $25,950 Port Penn, DE $25,716 Rockland, DE $25,807 Saint Georges, DE $25,786 Townsend, DE $25,912 Winterthur, DE $25,807 Lewes, DE $26,339

Wilmington, DE $25,807 Dover, DE $26,083 Dover Afb, DE $26,143 Bethany Beach, DE $26,515 Bethel, DE $26,063 Bridgeville, DE $26,339 Camden Wyoming, DE $26,111 Cheswold, DE $26,023

Clayton, DE $25,957 Dagsboro, DE $26,515 Delmar, DE $26,063 Ellendale, DE $26,339 Felton, DE $26,339 Fenwick Island, DE $26,515 Frankford, DE $26,515 Frederica, DE $26,339

Georgetown, DE $26,339 Greenwood, DE $26,339 Harbeson, DE $26,339 Harrington, DE $26,339 Hartly, DE $25,945 Houston, DE $26,339 Kenton, DE $25,957 Laurel, DE $26,063

Yorklyn, DE $25,807

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$23,440

Average $25,450/year

$27,274

$1,953

Average $2,121/month

$2,273

$451

Average $489/week

$525

$11

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,274	$2,273	$525	$13
Average	$25,450	$2,121	$489	$12
25th Percentile	$23,440	$1,953	$451	$11

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