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Bartender salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 1,996 open job postings for Bartender roles at 1,145 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 239 more postings in CAD (median CA$38K), 94 more postings in GBP (median £30.2K), 82 more postings in SGD (median SGD 35.4K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Bartender: postings by posted pay1,551 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $8.00/hr to $34.00/hr. Median $15.71/hr ($32.7K/yr); middle half $11.00–$20.00/hr.Median $15.72/hr$8.00/hr$34.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $8.00/hr–$10.00/hr: 148; $10.00/hr–$12.00/hr: 330; $12.00/hr–$14.00/hr: 172; $14.00/hr–$16.00/hr: 131; $16.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 243; $18.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 116; $20.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 144; $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 56; $24.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 57; $26.00/hr–$28.00/hr: 43; $28.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 7; $30.00/hr–$32.00/hr: 22; $32.00/hr–$34.00/hr: 82.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$15.50/hr ($32.2K/yr) median, $11.00–$20.00/hr typical, 1,501 postingsMid level: middle half $11.00–$20.00/hr, median $15.50/hr ($32.2K/yr)
  2. Senior$19.25/hr ($40K/yr) median, $15.00–$23.50/hr typical, 48 postingsSenior: middle half $15.00–$23.50/hr, median $19.25/hr ($40K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Red Lobster$10.00/hr ($20.8K/yr) median, $10.00–$10.00/hr typical, 102 postingsRed Lobster: middle half $10.00–$10.00/hr, median $10.00/hr ($20.8K/yr)
  2. Dohertyinc$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$20.00/hr typical, 78 postingsDohertyinc: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  3. Lucky Strike Entertainment$14.64/hr ($30.5K/yr) median, $9.45–$14.86/hr typical, 42 postingsLucky Strike Entertainment: middle half $9.45–$14.86/hr, median $14.64/hr ($30.5K/yr)
  4. Aramark$16.37/hr ($34.1K/yr) median, $15.00–$19.00/hr typical, 37 postingsAramark: middle half $15.00–$19.00/hr, median $16.37/hr ($34.1K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. The Woodall · $83.2K median, 4 postings
  2. El Segundo Sol · $80.1K median, 3 postings
  3. E00252c1 A146 4f8b 9bb2 0471d8f2d87d · $56.2K median, 5 postings
  4. Texas Roadhouse · $53K median, 12 postings

Who’s hiring Bartender

  1. Bartender jobs at Lucky Strike Entertainment · 239 open roles
  2. Bartender jobs at Brinker International · 144 open roles
  3. Bartender jobs at Dinebrands · 108 open roles
  4. Bartender jobs at Dave & Buster's · 106 open roles
  5. Bartender jobs at Marriott · 96 open roles

By location

  1. United States$16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr) median, $11.35–$20.00/hr typical, 1,484 postingsUnited States: middle half $11.35–$20.00/hr, median $16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr)
  2. CanadaCA$18.25/hr (CA$38K/yr) median, CA$17.95–CA$20.50/hr typical, 263 postings
  3. New York$14.86/hr ($30.9K/yr) median, $11.35–$17.00/hr typical, 191 postingsNew York: middle half $11.35–$17.00/hr, median $14.86/hr ($30.9K/yr)
  4. California$18.42/hr ($38.3K/yr) median, $16.90–$20.65/hr typical, 190 postingsCalifornia: middle half $16.90–$20.65/hr, median $18.42/hr ($38.3K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $15.15/hr ($31.5K/yr) median, $11.35–$18.73/hr typical, from 419 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$14.09/hr ($29.3K/yr) median, $10.00–$17.75/hr typical, 24 postings0–1 years: middle half $10.00–$17.75/hr, median $14.09/hr ($29.3K/yr)
  2. 2–4 years$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $13.18–$19.61/hr typical, 14 postings2–4 years: middle half $13.18–$19.61/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)

Newest Bartender postings

  1. BartenderHarmonic Hospitality Group · Madison, WI · $25.00–$40.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Bartender - The Monarch Hotel by HQThe Monarch New Orleans · New Orleans, LA · $15.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Bartender (Part-Time)William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center · Hollywood, CA · $19.50/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. BartenderTimber Creek Pizza Pub & Grill · Omaha, NE · $15.00–$25.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. BartenderMarriott International · Montréal, QC, Canada · CA$23.90–CA$26.56/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Bartender make?

The median posted base pay for Bartender jobs is $15.71/hr ($32.7K/yr), from 1,996 job postings with pay at 1,145 companies.

What is the typical Bartender pay range?

The middle half of postings list $11.00–$20.00/hr. The top 10% list $54K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $20.8K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Bartender jobs?

By median posted pay: The Woodall ($83.2K), El Segundo Sol ($80.1K), E00252c1 A146 4f8b 9bb2 0471d8f2d87d ($56.2K).

How does Bartender pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $15.50/hr ($32.2K/yr), Senior $19.25/hr ($40K/yr).

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