salary$38,820 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,370per year
Jobs in the area6,270people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Stamford?
Expensive. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 89.3% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $38,820 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,360 and $64,370.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 89.3% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.