How much does a food server make in Phoenix?
$35,690a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.16 an hour or $2,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.16
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 3,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,560Median: $35,690Highest 10%: $46,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| Median | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 75th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 90th | $46,370 | $22.29 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,200 |
| Yuma, AZ | $34,120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,010 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $33,690 |
| Tucson, AZ | $32,010 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| Bartender | $46,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.16 ($35,690 a year).
Do food servers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $35,690 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,390, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for food server pay?
84 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,370 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.