salary$38,430 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$20,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,400per year
Jobs in the area2,590people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Manchester?
Expensive. Rent of $2,055 a month takes 64.2% 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 Manchester, NH?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area is $38,430 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $20,470 and $72,400.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Manchester?
Typical rent of $2,055 a month takes 64.2% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area.