Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Server jobs in Chicago, IL

54,100 servers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $15.00/hour ($31,200/year) median · 11% below the national median.

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The median server salary in Chicago, IL is $15.00/hour ($31,200/year), with a typical range of $31,200 to $35,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Server pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Servers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $31,200 $31,200 $35,800
25th$31,200 Median$31,200 75th$35,800 vs US11% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 35-3031, Server). Full Server salary guide →

What is a Server salary in Chicago?

The median server salary in Chicago, IL is $15.00/hour ($31,200/year), with a typical range of $31,200 to $35,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 54,100 servers employed in the Chicago metro area.

Server pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Server

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$25,584–$37,689
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Server

Typical staff band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$26,520–$34,320
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Server

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$26,052–$38,812
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Server

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$26,052–$38,251
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Server

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$26,988–$38,251
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Server Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Server0–2 yrs$22,464
  2. Mid Server2–5 yrs$29,640
  3. Senior Server5–8 yrs$37,440
  4. Staff Server8–12 yrs$45,240
  5. Lead Server12+ yrs$53,040

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3031, Server).

Employers in the Server hiring market in Chicago

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Chicago post Server jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Server roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Server in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Server earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $15.00/hour ($31,200/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $31,200–$35,800. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Server jobs are there in Chicago?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 54,100 Server roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Server?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Server jobs for me?
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