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

A Fine Dining Server's salary grows with experience: a Fine Dining Server (0-1 years)earns $25,390, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $44,075, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $59,500, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $89,579, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $124,700,

What are the highest paying states for a Fine Dining Server?

Fine Dining Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fine Dining Server roles are District of Columbia $27,258, California $27,155, Massachusetts $26,793. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fine Dining Server roles make?

Salaries for Fine Dining Server level roles vary by specialization: Fine Dining Host: $70,653; Fine Dining Manager: $62,080; Fine Dining General Manager: $60,138; Fine Dining Restaurant Manager: $59,437; Fine Dining Chef: $49,454.

Fine Dining Server Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fine Dining Server make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fine Dining Server in Rhode Island is $25,525 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $29,019
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,508 to $27,354
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,672

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Fine Dining Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,354	$2,279	$526	$13
Average	$25,525	$2,127	$491	$12
25th Percentile	$23,508	$1,959	$452	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Fine Dining Server Salaries

A Fine Dining 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 Fine Dining Server Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fine Dining 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): $25,390
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,075
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,500
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,579
Expert (over 8 years): $124,700

Levels	Salary
Fine Dini... Level Fine Dining Server	$25,390
Assistant... Level Fine Dining Server	$44,075
Restauran... Level Fine Dining Server	$59,500
Regional ... Level Fine Dining Server	$89,579
Restauran... Level Fine Dining Server	$124,700

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

District of Columbia: $27,258.
California: $27,155.
Massachusetts: $26,793.

District of Columbia $27,258 California $27,155 Massachusetts $26,793 Washington $26,694 New Jersey $26,684 Alaska $26,650 Connecticut $26,310 New York $26,172

Hawaii $25,732 Rhode Island $25,525 Maryland $25,384 Minnesota $25,192 Colorado $25,119 Illinois $25,094 Oregon $25,000 Delaware $24,931

New Hampshire $24,888 Virginia $24,791 Pennsylvania $24,508 Nevada $24,365 North Dakota $24,318 Michigan $24,245 Wisconsin $24,218 Vermont $24,163

Texas $24,013 Maine $24,003 Arizona $23,989 Ohio $23,971 Georgia $23,745 Indiana $23,632 Wyoming $23,609 Utah $23,575

Iowa $23,560 Kansas $23,442 Louisiana $23,408 North Carolina $23,395 Missouri $23,390 Florida $23,294 Montana $23,243 Nebraska $23,193

Kentucky $23,166 South Carolina $23,068 Tennessee $23,006 Idaho $22,982 New Mexico $22,802 Oklahoma $22,763 Alabama $22,617 South Dakota $22,374

Arkansas $22,241 West Virginia $22,169 Mississippi $21,955

Top Paying Cities for Fine Dining 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:

Adamsville: $25,943
Albion: $25,512
Ashaway: $26,042

Adamsville, RI $25,943 Albion, RI $25,512 Ashaway, RI $26,042 Barrington, RI $25,512 Block Island, RI $25,906 Bradford, RI $26,025 Bristol, RI $25,488 Carolina, RI $25,813

Charlestown, RI $25,840 Chepachet, RI $25,463 Clayville, RI $25,488 Coventry, RI $25,463 West Greenwich, RI $25,446 East Greenwich, RI $25,480 Exeter, RI $26,025 Fiskeville, RI $25,512

Forestdale, RI $25,488 Foster, RI $25,446 Glendale, RI $25,446 Greene, RI $25,732 Greenville, RI $25,512 Harmony, RI $25,505 Harrisville, RI $25,463 Hope, RI $25,512

Hope Valley, RI $26,042 Hopkinton, RI $26,049 Jamestown, RI $25,788 Kenyon, RI $26,017 Little Compton, RI $25,933 Manville, RI $25,512 Mapleville, RI $25,446 Newport, RI $25,793

Middletown, RI $25,901 North Kingstown, RI $25,439 North Scituate, RI $25,505 Oakland, RI $25,471 Pascoag, RI $25,456 Pawtucket, RI $25,512 Central Falls, RI $25,512 Cumberland, RI $25,512

Lincoln, RI $25,512 Portsmouth, RI $25,690 Prudence Island, RI $25,463 Rockville, RI $26,049 Saunderstown, RI $25,803 Shannock, RI $26,010 Slatersville, RI $25,488 Slocum, RI $25,803

Tiverton, RI $25,951 Wakefield, RI $25,776 Kingston, RI $25,781 Narragansett, RI $25,786 Peace Dale, RI $25,776 Warren, RI $25,505 Warwick, RI $25,512 Westerly, RI $26,057

West Kingston, RI $25,796 West Warwick, RI $25,512 Wood River Junction, RI $26,025 Woonsocket, RI $25,488 North Smithfield, RI $25,505 Wyoming, RI $26,017 Providence, RI $25,512 Cranston, RI $25,512

North Providence, RI $25,512 East Providence, RI $25,512 Riverside, RI $25,512 Rumford, RI $25,512 Smithfield, RI $25,512 Johnston, RI $25,512

Fine Dining Server Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fine Dining 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

$23,508

Average $25,525/year

$27,354

$1,959

Average $2,127/month

$2,279

$452

Average $491/week

$526

$11

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,354	$2,279	$526	$13
Average	$25,525	$2,127	$491	$12
25th Percentile	$23,508	$1,959	$452	$11

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