How much does a food server make in Burlington?
$41,090a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $19.75 an hour or $3,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.75
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $41,090Highest 10%: $56,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $41,090 | $19.75 | |
| 75th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 90th | $56,050 | $26.95 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,920 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $61,620 |
| Cook | $57,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,440 |
| Bartender | $49,070 |
| Cook | $47,390 |
| Cook | $45,390 |
| Cook | $38,890 |
| Cook | $38,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $19.75 ($41,090 a year).
Do food servers make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $41,090 against $35,360 nationally, 16% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $37,540, so Burlington pays 9% more.
Where does Burlington rank for food server pay?
6 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,050 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.