▼10%
C$14.44
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
10%
CA$11.77
MEDIAN
CA$14.44
90%
CA$17.11
The average hourly pay for a Food Server is C$14.44 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$12 - C$17
Total Pay
C$25k - C$36k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Food Servers?
What Do Food Servers Do?
Food Server Tasks
- Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
- Operate procedures to pre-check order and close out the check.
- When complete, retrieve order the from kitchen, confirm its accuracy, and deliver to guest.
- Input the order to the kitchen.
- Record the details of the order from the guests.
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Common Health Benefits for a Food Server
Medical
13%
Dental
13%
Vision
13%
None
88%
Gender Breakdown for Food Servers
Female
85.7%
Male
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Food Servers
What is the highest pay for Food Servers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Food Server is CA$17.11 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Food Servers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Food Server is CA$11.77 / hour
How can Food Servers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Food Server is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Food Server that oversees more junior Food Servers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.