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Bartender salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Bartender make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.45
Average $18.45
Low $9.76
High $34.88

The average salary for a bartender is $18.45 per hour in the United States and $150 tips per day.51.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Bartender job openings in United States

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Bartenders
Pinstripes3.2out of 5 stars.
Northbrook, IL
$9 an hour + tips
Part-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bartender in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
House of Cards
 
$358,176per year
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BrickTop's
 
$343,460per year
Dunes Village Resort
 
$300,000per year
Dave and Buster’s
 
$260,000per year
Home Performance Alliance
 
$212,500per year
Balian Springs
 
$202,800per year

Highest paying cities for Bartenders near United States

  1. Saint Petersburg, FL
    $23.84 per hour
  2. Miami, FL
    $22.50 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $20.11 per hour
  4. Anaheim, CA
    $18.82 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $18.06 per hour

Where can a Bartender earn more?

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