How much does a food server make in Denver?
$39,850a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 4,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $39,850Highest 10%: $51,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 90th | $51,440 | $24.73 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Boulder, CO | $38,930 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $37,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,900 |
| Pueblo, CO | $36,860 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,690 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,570 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $52,520 |
| Cook | $45,070 |
| Cook | $44,370 |
| Cook | $44,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,470 |
| Dishwasher | $38,710 |
| Cook | $38,530 |
| Bartender | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $19.16 ($39,850 a year).
Do food servers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $39,850 against $35,360 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,900, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for food server pay?
10 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,440 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.