Server wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$16/hr
Wage Growth
+8.8%
Workers Employed
429,000
Wage Range
$12.8-$19.2
Wage distribution across experience levels
Change
+8.8%
Absolute Change
+$1.30/hr
Data-driven insights and recommendations
Strong Wage Growth
+8.8%
Server wages grew 8.8% over the past year, outpacing inflation.
Source: BLS OEWS
View details for strong wage growthTotal Earnings with Tips
$36/hr
With tips, servers earn $36 per hour on average, significantly above base wage.
Source: Toast Report 2025
View details for total earnings with tipsNominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$16.90/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$16.90/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$16.40/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$16.00/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$16.00/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$15.60/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$15.10/hr
Atlanta
GAAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta
$15.10/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$14.70/hr
Orlando
FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
$14.70/hr
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