Server Salary in Chesapeake, VA

Median: $18.76/hour ($39,020/year) — $3,790 (11%) above the national median. Range: $30,060–$48,570.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Server salary guide

The median Server salary in Chesapeake, VA is $18.76/hour ($39,020/year) ($3,790 (11%) above the national median), with a typical range of $30,060–$48,570. Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$18.76/hour ($39,020/year)BLS
Range$30,060–$48,570BLS
### Key facts for Server in Chesapeake Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Server Salary in Chesapeake vs. National Average

25th Pct (Chesapeake) $30,060
Median (Chesapeake) $39,020
75th Pct (Chesapeake) $48,570

National median: $35,230/yr. Chesapeake is $3,790 (11%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (SOC 35-3031, Server). Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Server pay in Chesapeake, VA — common questions

How much does a Server make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median Server salary in Chesapeake, VA is $18.76/hour ($39,020/year) ($3,790 (11%) above the national median), with a typical range of $30,060–$48,570 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
Is Chesapeake a strong pay market for Servers?
At a $39,020 median, Chesapeake is $3,790 (11%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $35,230. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Server in Chesapeake?
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