salary$39,650 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,380per year
Jobs in the area20,750people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Denver?
Expensive. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 62.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Denver, CO?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $39,650 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $31,010 and $78,380.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 62.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.