salary$47,360 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,380per year
Jobs in the area2,740people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Fort Collins?
Expensive. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 47.0% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $47,360 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $30,800 and $77,380.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 47.0% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.