How much does a food server make in Georgia?
$31,530a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Georgia. That is $15.16 an hour or $2,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.16
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,850Median: $31,530Highest 10%: $39,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| 25th | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| Median | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| 75th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $39,610 | $19.04 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $33,560 |
| 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 |
| Dalton, GA | $27,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 34. Missouri | $31,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $31,740 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,540 |
| 37. Georgia | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,460 |
| 39. Delaware | $31,430 |
| 40. Tennessee | $30,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $15.16 ($31,530 a year).
Do food servers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $31,530 against $35,360 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Georgia rank for food server pay?
Georgia ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays food servers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $33,560 a year.
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.