Applebees Server

Applebees Server Salary

$11.5K

$30K

$64.5K

$31,808

/year

$15.29

/hour

Applebees Server Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$31,808

Columbus

Ohio

$30,723

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    How much does an Applebees Server make?

    As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Applebees Server in the United States is $31,808 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.29 an hour. This is the equivalent of $611/week or $2,650/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $64,500 and as low as $11,500, the majority of Applebees Server salaries currently range between $21,500 (25th percentile) to $36,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $48,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Applebees Server varies greatly (by as much as 14500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Applebees Server in your area makes on average $30,723 per year, or $1,085 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $31,808. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Applebees Server salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Applebees Server jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Applebees Server Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Applebees Server job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Columbia, WA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $6,638 (20.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $7,817 (24.6%) above the $31,808 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Applebees Server appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Applebees Server role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $39,625

    $19.05

    Columbia, WA

    $38,850

    $18.68

    Aspen, CO

    $38,446

    $18.48

    Sitka, AK

    $38,318

    $18.42

    San Francisco, CA

    $37,505

    $18.03

    Santa Clara, CA

    $37,356

    $17.96

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $37,331

    $17.95

    Livermore, CA

    $37,310

    $17.94

    San Jose, CA

    $37,278

    $17.92

    Daly City, CA

    $36,855

    $17.72

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Applebees Server Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Applebees Server category.

    For example Server Support jobs pay as much as $11,387 (35.8%) more than the average Applebees Server salary of $31,808. If you're qualified, finding work as an Server Support may help you make more money than that of the average Applebees Server position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Server Support

    $43,195

    $20.77

    Applebee

    $43,076

    $20.71

    Mexican Restaurant

    $32,189

    $15.48

    Room Service Server

    $30,195

    $14.52

    High End Restaurant Server

    $28,176

    $13.55

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    Infographic detailing Applebees Server salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $31,808 per year or $15.29 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.