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Server in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$14.12
83% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $13.50
Min: $2.13
Max: $28.00
Server Compensation Ranges
Based on
11,042
Server Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Server Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Part Time 20%
Full Time 39%
Full/Part Time 39%
Seasonal 2%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $12.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Casual $12.14
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Fast Food $16.00
Low: $2.13
High: $26.00
Hotel $13.91
Low: $2.13
High: $26.75
Other $18.00
Low: $2.83
High: $28.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $16.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
2-4 years $12.62
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
4+ years $11.35
Low: $2.13
High: $26.50
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Server Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Bartender
$13.37
Median $12.51
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Host
$19.16
Median $19.00
Low: $11.35
High: $27.50
Cocktail Server
$13.31
Median $12.50
Low: $3.80
High: $24.00
Service Assistant
$14.59
Median $15.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Busser
$14.67
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Captain
$17.75
Median $16.50
Low: $1.00
High: $42.00
Cashier
$20.62
Median $20.95
Low: $13.75
High: $26.00
Room Service Attendant
$20.71
Median $20.00
Low: $11.00
High: $35.00
Events Staff
$26.64
Median $25.00
Low: $11.00
High: $50.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
56%
Dental Insurance
45%
Vision Insurance
42%
Paid Time Off
47%
401(k)
36%
Commuter Benefits
29%
Potential Bonuses
11%
Dining Discounts
64%
Wellness Program
13%
Life Insurance
2%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Server

Top Required Skills for a Server
Teamwork
70.56% have this skill
Attention to Detail
59.28% have this skill
Customer Service
56.54% have this skill
Communication
55.43% have this skill
Adaptability
54.37% have this skill
Time Management
53.15% have this skill
Server Jobs in the US

Event Server

Rule of Thirds
Brooklyn, NY
Part Time
Rule of Thirds is a Japanese restaurant and event venue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, opened by Sunday Hospitality Group, the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, El...
View Job$45/hr

Server

Wurst Behavior
Chicago, IL
Full Time
We are looking for experienced serves / bartenders to join our team. Please replay with your resume. Thank you!
View Job$23-$30/hr

Front of House Staff

Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Tarrytown, NY
Full/Part Time
Calling all curious minds with a passion for hospitality and agriculture. Blue Hill at Stone Barns is seeking dynamic and passionate individuals to join...
View Job$18/hr

Server

Boucherie - Union Square
New York, NY
Full Time
We're currently hiring experienced Servers who are warm and hospitable to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests. If you're someone who has patience, a positive personality, and perseverance...
View Job$17/hr

Server

Rampoldi NY
New York, NY
Full Time
Job Details Rampoldi is Seeking Servers for our new opening restaurant in New York City. Monte Carlo Hospitality Group team brings to the United States...
View Job$17/hr

Server

Shukette
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Shukette, led by Chef/Partner Ayesha Nurdjaja, is looking for an ambitious, hard-working, and passionate Server! The Server is responsible for a positive interaction with all guests while serving...
View Job$11/hr

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