How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Indiana?

The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Indiana is $31,840 per year ($15.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,720 and $35,700.

What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Indiana?

On the median salary of $31,840, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $26,824 per year ($2,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.

How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Indiana?

BLS counts 3,900 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in Indiana (2026)

$31,840 /year median

$15.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,824/year ($2,235/month) for a single filer

Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in Indiana

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$26,360	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$28,720	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$31,840	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$35,700	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$38,350	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 3,900 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in Indiana

A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $31,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,824 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.

Gross (median)	$31,840
Federal income tax	−$1,641
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,436
Indiana state income tax	−$939
Take-home (annual)	$26,824
Take-home (monthly)	$2,235

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Indiana?: The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Indiana is $31,840 per year ($15.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,720 and $35,700.
What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Indiana?: On the median salary of $31,840, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $26,824 per year ($2,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Indiana?: BLS counts 3,900 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Food Server (Non-Restaurant)s

New York $39,370 California $39,010 Colorado $38,900 Washington $38,870 Alaska $38,090 District of Columbia $37,920 Hawaii $37,920 Maine $37,680

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.