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 $25,837, an Assistant Restaurant Manager (1-3 years)earns $44,784, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $60,474, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $90,962, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $126,555,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Server make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Server in Rhode Island is $25,267 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): $31,441
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,358 to $28,499
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,710

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Server Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,499	$2,375	$548	$14
Average	$25,267	$2,106	$486	$12
25th Percentile	$22,358	$1,863	$430	$11

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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	$25,837
Assistant... Level Server	$44,784
Restauran... Level Server	$60,474
Regional ... Level Server	$90,962
Restauran... Level Server	$126,555

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:

Adamsville: $25,504
Albion: $25,081
Ashaway: $25,601

Adamsville, RI $25,504 Albion, RI $25,081 Ashaway, RI $25,601 Barrington, RI $25,081 Block Island, RI $25,468 Bradford, RI $25,584 Bristol, RI $25,057 Carolina, RI $25,376

Charlestown, RI $25,403 Chepachet, RI $25,033 Clayville, RI $25,057 Coventry, RI $25,033 West Greenwich, RI $25,016 East Greenwich, RI $25,049 Exeter, RI $25,584 Fiskeville, RI $25,081

Forestdale, RI $25,057 Foster, RI $25,016 Glendale, RI $25,016 Greene, RI $25,296 Greenville, RI $25,081 Harmony, RI $25,074 Harrisville, RI $25,033 Hope, RI $25,081

Hope Valley, RI $25,601 Hopkinton, RI $25,609 Jamestown, RI $25,352 Kenyon, RI $25,577 Little Compton, RI $25,495 Manville, RI $25,081 Mapleville, RI $25,016 Newport, RI $25,357

Middletown, RI $25,463 North Kingstown, RI $25,008 North Scituate, RI $25,074 Oakland, RI $25,040 Pascoag, RI $25,025 Pawtucket, RI $25,081 Central Falls, RI $25,081 Cumberland, RI $25,081

Lincoln, RI $25,081 Portsmouth, RI $25,255 Prudence Island, RI $25,033 Rockville, RI $25,609 Saunderstown, RI $25,367 Shannock, RI $25,570 Slatersville, RI $25,057 Slocum, RI $25,367

Tiverton, RI $25,512 Wakefield, RI $25,340 Kingston, RI $25,345 Narragansett, RI $25,350 Peace Dale, RI $25,340 Warren, RI $25,074 Warwick, RI $25,081 Westerly, RI $25,616

West Kingston, RI $25,359 West Warwick, RI $25,081 Wood River Junction, RI $25,584 Woonsocket, RI $25,057 North Smithfield, RI $25,074 Wyoming, RI $25,577 Providence, RI $25,081 Cranston, RI $25,081

North Providence, RI $25,081 East Providence, RI $25,081 Riverside, RI $25,081 Rumford, RI $25,081 Smithfield, RI $25,081 Johnston, RI $25,081

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

$22,358

Average $25,267/year

$28,499

$1,863

Average $2,106/month

$2,375

$430

Average $486/week

$548

$11

Average $12/hour

$14

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,499	$2,375	$548	$14
Average	$25,267	$2,106	$486	$12
25th Percentile	$22,358	$1,863	$430	$11

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