salary$37,900 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,420per year
Jobs in the area3,290people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford New Haven?
Expensive. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 63.6% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the New Haven, CT area is $37,900 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,010 and $63,420.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 63.6% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.