How much does a food server make in Atlanta?
$33,560a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $16.13 an hour or $2,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 2,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $33,560Highest 10%: $41,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| 75th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 90th | $41,880 | $20.13 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Gainesville, GA | $33,180 |
| Athens, GA | $31,680 |
| Brunswick, GA | $31,120 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,740 |
| Augusta, GA | $30,590 |
| Macon, GA | $30,570 |
| Savannah, GA | $30,100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $29,530 |
| Rome, GA | $29,400 |
| Albany, GA | $29,280 |
| Columbus, GA | $28,360 |
| Valdosta, GA | $27,810 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $16.13 ($33,560 a year).
Do food servers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $33,560 against $35,360 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $31,530, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for food server pay?
173 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,880 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.