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Bartender salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Bartender make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$24.32
32%
above national average
Average $24.32
Low $15.00
High $45.72

The average salary for a bartender is $24.32 per hour in Boston, MA and $225 tips per day.237 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 7, 2026).

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Bartender Tipped
Sodexo3.6out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$23.95 an hour
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bartender in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
 
$135,200per year
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Eddie Merlot's
 
$104,000per year
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant G...
 
$101,833per year
Taqueria Jalisco
 
$83,200per year
Waypoint
 
$72,800per year
Stephanie's on Newbury
 
$72,800per year

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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near Boston, MA

  1. Dedham, MA
    $31.91 per hour
  2. Beverly, MA
    $30.59 per hour
  3. Waltham, MA
    $25.73 per hour
  4. Cambridge, MA
    $25.06 per hour
  5. Andover, MA
    $24.83 per hour

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The average salary for a Bartender is $24.32 per hour in Boston, MA. This figure is based on 237 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 7, 2026.

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Bartender salaries in Boston, MA typically range between a low of $15.00 and a high of $45.72 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Bartender in Boston, MA include Dedham, MA at $31.91 per hour, Beverly, MA at $30.59 per hour, and Waltham, MA at $25.73 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Bartender in Boston, MA include Cameron Mitchell Restaurants ($135,200 per year) and Eddie Merlot's ($104,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Bartender salary in Boston, MA compares to related positions:

  • Junior Bartender: Average $24.44 per hour
  • Senior Bartender: Average $25.79 per hour

How much do similar professions as Bartender get paid in Boston, MA?

Junior Bartender

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Average $24.44 per hour