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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

Sever

Gertrude's Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Full/Part Time
Overview:As a Server at gertrude's, you are a key driver of our success and the primary face of our hospitality for every guest who...
View Job$15-$17/hr

Front of House Associate - All Locations

Breads Bakery - Union Square
New York, NY
Full Time
Breads Bakery is a New York bakery dedicated to producing handmade breads and pastries using traditional baking techniques, and providing our guests with an...
View Job$17-$18/hr

Server

Eastern Point Collective
Washington, DC
Part Time
Server—The Duck & The Peach & La CollinaLocation: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Are you passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and working with a...
View Job$10/hr

Server

Fini Pizza & Patio Bar - Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn, NY
Seasonal
Join our team!  Fini Pizza is a fresh take on the New York City slice shop that proudly embraces its neighborhood while honoring its...
View Job$17/hr

Farmers Markey Attendant

Second Daughter Artisanal Bakery
Philadelphia, PA
Part Time
Second Daughter is a values-driven bakery in South Philadelphia (Bok Building) known for our Best of Philly brownies, Eater-recognized Brown Butter Choc Chip Jawn,...
View JobBased on Experience

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

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