What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Counter Server?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Counter Server jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD (23.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Aspen, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Pennington County, SD $37,763 $3,146 $726 $18.16 Berkeley, CA $37,564 $3,130 $722 $18.06 Aspen, CO $37,082 $3,090 $713 $17.83 Sitka, AK $36,958 $3,079 $710 $17.77 Snowmass Village, CO $36,380 $3,031 $699 $17.49 Woody Creek, CO $36,366 $3,030 $699 $17.48 San Francisco, CA $36,145 $3,012 $695 $17.38 Edgartown, MA $36,084 $3,007 $693 $17.35 Santa Clara, CA $36,030 $3,002 $692 $17.32 Malibu, CA $35,824 $2,985 $688 $17.22

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Q: How much does a Counter Server make?

The average annual pay for a counter server in the United States is $30,679 a year — that works out to approximately $14.75 an hour. The middle 80% of Counter Servers earn between $24,000 (10th percentile) and $37,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Counter Server Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Counter Server in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Beer Sales Manager at $45,169 (147.2%) above Counter Server. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Beer Sales Manager $75,848 $6,320 $1,458 $36.47 Cashier Supervisor $39,427 $3,285 $758 $18.96 Cashier At Gas Station $35,489 $2,957 $682 $17.06 Parking Lot Cashier $33,336 $2,778 $641 $16.03 Fast Food Cashier $31,267 $2,605 $601 $15.03

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United States

$30,679

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Ohio

$29,633

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How much does a Counter Server make?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Counter Server in the United States is $30,679 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $14.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $589/week or $2,556/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $40,000 and as low as $15,500, the majority of Counter Server salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $34,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $37,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Counter Server varies greatly (by as much as 6000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Counter Server in your area makes on average $29,633 per year, or $1,046 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $30,679. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Counter Server salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Counter 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 Counter Server Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Counter Server job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Berkeley, CA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $6,403 (20.9%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $7,084 (23.1%) above the $30,679 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Pennington County, SD, and Malibu, 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 a Counter Server role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Pennington County, SD	$37,763	$3,146	$726	$18.16
Berkeley, CA	$37,564	$3,130	$722	$18.06
Aspen, CO	$37,082	$3,090	$713	$17.83
Sitka, AK	$36,958	$3,079	$710	$17.77
Snowmass Village, CO	$36,380	$3,031	$699	$17.49
Woody Creek, CO	$36,366	$3,030	$699	$17.48
San Francisco, CA	$36,145	$3,012	$695	$17.38
Edgartown, MA	$36,084	$3,007	$693	$17.35
Santa Clara, CA	$36,030	$3,002	$692	$17.32
Malibu, CA	$35,824	$2,985	$688	$17.22

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

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

For example Beer Sales Manager jobs pay as much as $45,169 (147.2%) more than the average Counter Server salary of $30,679. If you're qualified, finding work as a Beer Sales Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Counter Server position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Beer Sales Manager	$75,848	$6,320	$1,458	$36.47
Cashier Supervisor	$39,427	$3,285	$758	$18.96
Cashier At Gas Station	$35,489	$2,957	$682	$17.06
Parking Lot Cashier	$33,336	$2,778	$641	$16.03
Fast Food Cashier	$31,267	$2,605	$601	$15.03

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Infographic detailing Counter Server salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $30,679 per year or $14.75 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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