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

A Server's salary grows with experience: a Server (0-1 years)earns $25,119, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $43,540, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $58,794, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $88,436, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $123,039,

What are the highest paying states for a Server?

Server salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Server roles are District of Columbia $26,797, California $26,695, Massachusetts $26,339. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Server roles make?

Salaries for Server level roles vary by specialization: Server Administrator: $114,781; Banquet Server: $32,300; Banquet Server - Casino: $32,237; Server - Institution: $31,700; Bartender/Server: $28,420.

Server Salary in Delaware

How much does a Server make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Server in Delaware is $24,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $30,568
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $21,737 to $27,707
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,162

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Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,707	$2,309	$533	$13
Average	$24,565	$2,047	$472	$12
25th Percentile	$21,737	$1,811	$418	$10

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Key Factors That Influence Server Salaries

A 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.

Levels	Salary
Server Level Server	$25,119
Assistant... Level Server	$43,540
Restauran... Level Server	$58,794
Regional ... Level Server	$88,436
Restauran... Level Server	$123,039

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

District of Columbia: $26,797.
California: $26,695.
Massachusetts: $26,339.

District of Columbia $26,797 California $26,695 Massachusetts $26,339 Washington $26,243 New Jersey $26,233 Alaska $26,199 Connecticut $25,865 New York $25,730

Hawaii $25,296 Rhode Island $25,093 Maryland $24,955 Minnesota $24,766 Colorado $24,694 Illinois $24,669 Oregon $24,578 Delaware $24,510

New Hampshire $24,467 Virginia $24,372 Pennsylvania $24,093 Nevada $23,953 North Dakota $23,907 Michigan $23,835 Wisconsin $23,808 Vermont $23,755

Texas $23,607 Maine $23,597 Arizona $23,583 Ohio $23,566 Georgia $23,343 Indiana $23,232 Wyoming $23,210 Utah $23,176

Iowa $23,162 Kansas $23,046 Louisiana $23,012 North Carolina $23,000 Missouri $22,995 Florida $22,900 Montana $22,849 Nebraska $22,801

Kentucky $22,774 South Carolina $22,678 Tennessee $22,617 Idaho $22,593 New Mexico $22,416 Oklahoma $22,378 Alabama $22,235 South Dakota $21,995

Arkansas $21,864 West Virginia $21,794 Mississippi $21,584

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $25,367
Little Creek: $25,132
Magnolia: $25,236

Lincoln, DE $25,367 Little Creek, DE $25,132 Magnolia, DE $25,236 Milford, DE $25,367 Marydel, DE $25,037 Millsboro, DE $25,367 Millville, DE $25,536 Milton, DE $25,367

Nassau, DE $25,367 Ocean View, DE $25,536 Rehoboth Beach, DE $25,536 Seaford, DE $25,100 Selbyville, DE $25,536 Smyrna, DE $25,008 Viola, DE $25,236 Woodside, DE $25,163

Bear, DE $24,824 Newark, DE $24,834 Claymont, DE $24,853 Delaware City, DE $24,834 Hockessin, DE $24,853 Kirkwood, DE $24,834 Middletown, DE $24,957 Montchanin, DE $24,853

New Castle, DE $24,853 Odessa, DE $24,991 Port Penn, DE $24,766 Rockland, DE $24,853 Saint Georges, DE $24,834 Townsend, DE $24,955 Winterthur, DE $24,853 Lewes, DE $25,367

Wilmington, DE $24,853 Dover, DE $25,120 Dover Afb, DE $25,178 Bethany Beach, DE $25,536 Bethel, DE $25,100 Bridgeville, DE $25,367 Camden Wyoming, DE $25,146 Cheswold, DE $25,062

Clayton, DE $24,999 Dagsboro, DE $25,536 Delmar, DE $25,100 Ellendale, DE $25,367 Felton, DE $25,367 Fenwick Island, DE $25,536 Frankford, DE $25,536 Frederica, DE $25,367

Georgetown, DE $25,367 Greenwood, DE $25,367 Harbeson, DE $25,367 Harrington, DE $25,367 Hartly, DE $24,987 Houston, DE $25,367 Kenton, DE $24,999 Laurel, DE $25,100

Yorklyn, DE $24,853

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

Understanding how a 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 May 18, 2021

$21,737

Average $24,565/year

$27,707

$1,811

Average $2,047/month

$2,309

$418

Average $472/week

$533

$10

Average $12/hour

$13

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$27,707	$2,309	$533	$13
Average	$24,565	$2,047	$472	$12
25th Percentile	$21,737	$1,811	$418	$10

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