Bartender salary in United States
How much does a Bartender make in the United States?
Average base salary
$15.98
Average $15.98
Low $8.20
High $31.14
The average salary for a bartender is $15.98 per hour in the United States and $150 tips per day.57.8k salaries reported, updated at September 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Bartenders in United States
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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near United States
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Where can a Bartender earn more?
Compare salaries for Bartenders in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Bartenders
Top skills
Inventory ControlTop licenses
MAST PermitTop certifications
TIPSMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 jobs | 9 | ||
| 140 jobs | 213 | ||
| 76 jobs | 116 | ||
| 277 jobs | 781 | ||
| 2,928 jobs | 6,445 |
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Most common benefits for Bartenders
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 53,877 ratings52% of Bartenders in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Front End Associate
Job openingsAverage $15.33 per hour
Front of House Team Member
Job openingsAverage $14.36 per hour
Food Runner
Job openingsAverage $16.15 per hour
Beverage Server
Job openingsAverage $14.67 per hour
Bar Staff
Job openingsAverage $13.11 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Bartender
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How much do similar professions to bartender get paid?
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