How much does a food server make in Colorado Springs?
$36,690a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $17.64 an hour or $3,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.64
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,200Median: $36,690Highest 10%: $46,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,200 | $15.48 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 75th | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 90th | $46,170 | $22.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Denver, CO | $39,850 |
| Boulder, CO | $38,930 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,900 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,860 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,570 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,390 |
| Cook | $39,110 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Bartender | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,450 |
| Cook | $36,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $17.64 ($36,690 a year).
Do food servers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $36,690 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,900, so Colorado Springs pays 6% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for food server pay?
59 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,170 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.