salary$37,200 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,390per year
Jobs in the area7,200people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Hartford?
Expensive. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 49.4% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $37,200 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,010 and $73,390.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 49.4% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.