How much does a food server make in Syracuse?
$36,770a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,300Median: $36,770Highest 10%: $44,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,300 | $15.53 | |
| 25th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 90th | $44,570 | $21.43 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Ithaca, NY | $40,240 |
| New York, NY | $39,120 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,160 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,060 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $36,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,780 |
| Albany, NY | $35,550 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,980 |
| Utica, NY | $34,430 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,190 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,170 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,640 |
| Bartender | $46,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,830 |
| Cook | $40,450 |
| Cook | $38,740 |
| Cook | $36,190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,540 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $17.68 ($36,770 a year).
Do food servers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $36,770 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $39,370, so Syracuse pays 7% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for food server pay?
55 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,570 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.