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

A Catering Server's salary grows with experience: a Catering Server (0-1 years)earns $25,162, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $43,668, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $58,954, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $88,742, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $123,522,

What are the highest paying states for a Catering Server?

Catering Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Catering Server roles are District of Columbia $27,344, California $27,240, Massachusetts $26,877. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Catering Server roles make?

Salaries for Catering Server level roles vary by specialization: Catering Sales: $96,929; Director Of Catering: $80,704; Catering Director: $79,664; Catering Manager: $52,353; Catering Supervisor: $52,027.

Catering Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Catering Server make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Catering Server in Delaware is $25,010 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $28,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,817 to $26,711
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,820

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Catering Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$26,711	$2,226	$514	$13
Average	$25,010	$2,084	$481	$12
25th Percentile	$22,817	$1,901	$439	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Catering Server Salaries

A Catering 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 Catering Server Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Catering 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): $25,162
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,668
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,954
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,742
Expert (over 8 years): $123,522

Levels	Salary
Catering ... Level Catering Server	$25,162
Assistant... Level Catering Server	$43,668
Restauran... Level Catering Server	$58,954
Regional ... Level Catering Server	$88,742
Restauran... Level Catering Server	$123,522

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

District of Columbia: $27,344.
California: $27,240.
Massachusetts: $26,877.

District of Columbia $27,344 California $27,240 Massachusetts $26,877 Washington $26,778 New Jersey $26,769 Alaska $26,734 Connecticut $26,393 New York $26,255

Hawaii $25,813 Rhode Island $25,605 Maryland $25,465 Minnesota $25,272 Colorado $25,198 Illinois $25,173 Oregon $25,079 Delaware $25,010

New Hampshire $24,967 Virginia $24,869 Pennsylvania $24,585 Nevada $24,442 North Dakota $24,395 Michigan $24,321 Wisconsin $24,294 Vermont $24,240

Texas $24,089 Maine $24,079 Arizona $24,064 Ohio $24,047 Georgia $23,820 Indiana $23,706 Wyoming $23,684 Utah $23,649

Iowa $23,635 Kansas $23,516 Louisiana $23,481 North Carolina $23,469 Missouri $23,464 Florida $23,368 Montana $23,316 Nebraska $23,267

Kentucky $23,239 South Carolina $23,141 Tennessee $23,079 Idaho $23,054 New Mexico $22,874 Oklahoma $22,834 Alabama $22,689 South Dakota $22,444

Arkansas $22,311 West Virginia $22,239 Mississippi $22,024

Top Paying Cities for Catering 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: $25,884
Little Creek: $25,645
Magnolia: $25,751

Lincoln, DE $25,884 Little Creek, DE $25,645 Magnolia, DE $25,751 Milford, DE $25,884 Marydel, DE $25,549 Millsboro, DE $25,884 Millville, DE $26,057 Milton, DE $25,884

Nassau, DE $25,884 Ocean View, DE $26,057 Rehoboth Beach, DE $26,057 Seaford, DE $25,613 Selbyville, DE $26,057 Smyrna, DE $25,519 Viola, DE $25,751 Woodside, DE $25,677

Bear, DE $25,331 Newark, DE $25,341 Claymont, DE $25,361 Delaware City, DE $25,341 Hockessin, DE $25,361 Kirkwood, DE $25,341 Middletown, DE $25,467 Montchanin, DE $25,361

New Castle, DE $25,361 Odessa, DE $25,502 Port Penn, DE $25,272 Rockland, DE $25,361 Saint Georges, DE $25,341 Townsend, DE $25,465 Winterthur, DE $25,361 Lewes, DE $25,884

Wilmington, DE $25,361 Dover, DE $25,632 Dover Afb, DE $25,692 Bethany Beach, DE $26,057 Bethel, DE $25,613 Bridgeville, DE $25,884 Camden Wyoming, DE $25,660 Cheswold, DE $25,573

Clayton, DE $25,509 Dagsboro, DE $26,057 Delmar, DE $25,613 Ellendale, DE $25,884 Felton, DE $25,884 Fenwick Island, DE $26,057 Frankford, DE $26,057 Frederica, DE $25,884

Georgetown, DE $25,884 Greenwood, DE $25,884 Harbeson, DE $25,884 Harrington, DE $25,884 Hartly, DE $25,497 Houston, DE $25,884 Kenton, DE $25,509 Laurel, DE $25,613

Yorklyn, DE $25,361

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

Understanding how a Catering 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 March 01, 2026

$22,817

Average $25,010/year

$26,711

$1,901

Average $2,084/month

$2,226

$439

Average $481/week

$514

$11

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$26,711	$2,226	$514	$13
Average	$25,010	$2,084	$481	$12
25th Percentile	$22,817	$1,901	$439	$11

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