How much does a food server make in Indiana?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Indiana. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,360Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $38,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,360 | $12.67 | |
| 25th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 90th | $38,350 | $18.44 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,670 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,190 |
| Elkhart, IN | $34,630 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $33,400 |
| Kokomo, IN | $32,860 |
| Columbus, IN | $32,340 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,070 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $31,960 |
| Louisville, KY | $31,780 |
| Muncie, IN | $30,510 |
| Evansville, IN | $30,360 |
| Lafayette, IN | $29,990 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 30. Kentucky | $32,200 |
| 31. Montana | $32,090 |
| 32. South Dakota | $31,980 |
| 33. Indiana | $31,840 |
| 34. Missouri | $31,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $31,740 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do food servers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $31,840 against $35,360 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Indiana rank for food server pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays food servers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,670 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.