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Bartender salary in Boston, MA

How much does a Bartender make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$25.23
37%
above national average
Average $25.23
Low $15.00
High $47.69

The average salary for a bartender is $25.23 per hour in Boston, MA and $225 tips per day.235 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

Bartender job openings in Boston, MA

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On-Call Banquet Bartender
Accor3.9out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$23.19 an hour
Full-time
16 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
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Smith & Wollensky Restaurant G...
 
$101,833per year
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Taqueria Jalisco
 
$83,200per year
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CHEERS
 
$81,120per year
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Maggiano's Little Italy
 
$72,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near Boston, MA

  1. Beverly, MA
    $32.06 per hour
  2. Dedham, MA
    $31.22 per hour
  3. Waltham, MA
    $27.70 per hour
  4. Somerville, MA
    $26.90 per hour
  5. Cambridge, MA
    $25.57 per hour

Where can a Bartender earn more?

Compare salaries for Bartenders in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Bartender get paid in Boston, MA?

Junior Bartender

Job openings
Average $23.68 per hour

Senior Bartender

Job openings
Average $25.41 per hour