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Bartender salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Bartender make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.47
Average $18.47
Low $9.76
High $34.93

The average salary for a bartender is $18.47 per hour in the United States and $150 tips per day.51.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Bartender job openings in United States

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Bartender and Server
Twisted Vine Restaurant
Stratford, CT
From $17 an hour
Part-time
54 minutes 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
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Dunes Village Resort
 
$300,000per year
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Dave and Buster’s
 
$260,000per year
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Home Performance Alliance
 
$212,500per year
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Balian Springs
 
$202,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near United States

  1. Miami, FL
    $22.82 per hour
  2. Naples, FL
    $22.74 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $20.10 per hour
  4. Grand Rapids, MI
    $19.85 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $18.23 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 United States?

Junior Bartender

Job openings
Average $21.29 per hour

Senior Bartender

Job openings
Average $21.80 per hour