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

The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in New York is $39,370 per year ($18.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,660 and $48,740.

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

On the median salary of $39,370, a single filer in New York takes home about $32,285 per year ($2,690 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.

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

BLS counts 17,520 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in New York (2026)

$39,370 /year median

$18.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,285/year ($2,690/month) for a single filer

Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in New York

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$33,110	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$35,660	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$39,370	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$48,740	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$52,630	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 17,520 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in New York (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in New York

A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $39,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,285 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.

Gross (median)	$39,370
Federal income tax	−$2,544
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,012
New York state income tax	−$1,529
Take-home (annual)	$32,285
Take-home (monthly)	$2,690

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in New York?: The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in New York is $39,370 per year ($18.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,660 and $48,740.
What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in New York?: On the median salary of $39,370, a single filer in New York takes home about $32,285 per year ($2,690 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in New York?: BLS counts 17,520 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).

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

California $39,010 Colorado $38,900 Washington $38,870 Alaska $38,090 District of Columbia $37,920 Hawaii $37,920 Maine $37,680 Vermont $37,540

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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 New York 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 New York.