What is the highest salary for Server/Bartender?

The highest salary for Server/Bartender is $66,395 per year, $5,533 per month or $32 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Server/Bartender?

The lowest salary for Server/Bartender is $43,900 per year, $3,658 per month or $21 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Server/Bartender?

The salary trajectory of Server/Bartender ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $50,678 per year (estimate) and goes up to $246,150 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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Server Bartender Salaries

How much does Server Bartender make?

Q: How much does Server/Bartender make?

The average salary for Server/Bartender is $53,578 per year or $26 per hour, with top earners making up to $80,055 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $43,900 (25th percentile) to $66,395 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 15609 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Server/Bartender employees.

Total pay range

$44K - $66K/yr

$54K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$34K - $49K/yrBase pay

$10K - $18K/yrAdditional pay

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Last updated Apr 10, 202515.6K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Server

$43K–$68K/yr

Assistant Manager of Food Service

$63K–$97K/yr

Senior Server

$48K–$72K/yr

Popular companies for Server Bartenders

9,485 results

Buffalo Wild Wings3.3★

$23 - $39/hr Total pay

$29 Median

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Chili's Grill and Bar3.6★

$22 - $38/hr Total pay

$29 Median

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurants3.6★

$22 - $38/hr Total pay

$28 Median

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Applebee's3.7★

$23 - $40/hr Total pay

$30 Median

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Outback Steakhouse3.7★

$23 - $39/hr Total pay

$30 Median

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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

Recent salaries shared by Server Bartender

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Server/Bartender

10-14 years

$19K - $23K/yr

Tarpon Springs, FL

submitted on Jul 22, 2026

$19K - $23K/yr

Server/Bartender

4-6 years

$55K - $64K/yr

Raleigh, NC

submitted on Jul 22, 2026

$55K - $64K/yr

Server/Bartender

10-14 years

$58K - $67K/yr

Maple Shade, NJ

submitted on Jul 21, 2026

$58K - $67K/yr

Server/Bartender

10-14 years

$35K - $41K/yr

New York, NY

submitted on Jul 20, 2026

$35K - $41K/yr

Server/Bartender

4-6 years

$3M - $3M/yr

Chicago, IL

submitted on Jul 19, 2026

$3M - $3M/yr

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Server/Bartender

7-9 years

$31K - $36K/yr

Bakersfield, CA

submitted on Jul 18, 2026

$31K - $36K/yr

Server/Bartender

7-9 years

$65K - $75K/yr

Tucson, AZ

submitted on Jul 14, 2026

$65K - $75K/yr

Server/Bartender

10-14 years

$33K - $38K/yr

San Diego, CA

submitted on Jul 13, 2026

$33K - $38K/yr

Server/Bartender

1-3 years

$19K - $23K/yr

The Villages, FL

submitted on Jul 13, 2026

$19K - $23K/yr

Server/Bartender

10-14 years

$21K - $25K/yr

Scottsdale, AZ

submitted on Jul 12, 2026

$21K - $25K/yr

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