How much does a food server make in Honolulu?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,140Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $59,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 90th | $59,690 | $28.70 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Kahului, HI | $62,960 |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $75,340 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $60,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $50,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,310 |
| Host and Hostess | $47,110 |
| Cook | $46,780 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Cook | $40,860 |
| Cook | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do food servers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $36,650 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $37,920, so Honolulu pays 3% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for food server pay?
61 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,690 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.