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Bartender salary in Indianapolis, IN, 2026

How much does a Bartender make in Indianapolis, IN?

Average base salary

$17.38
6%
below national average
Average $17.38
Low $8.05
High $37.48

The average salary for a bartender is $17.38 per hour in Indianapolis, IN and $150 tips per day.137 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Bartender job openings in Indianapolis, IN

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Part-Time Bartender
Back 9 golf and entertainment4out of 5 stars.
Indianapolis, IN
$300 - $600 a week
Part-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bartender in Indianapolis, IN

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Exchange
 
$104,000per year
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Tom's Watch Bar
 
$103,055per year
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Clancy's Hospitality
 
$78,000per year
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Tony's Steaks & Seafood
 
$69,160per year
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Maggiano's Little Italy
 
$67,600per year
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Ale Emporium
 
$67,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near Indianapolis, IN

  1. South Bend, IN
    $24.05 per hour
  2. Carmel, IN
    $23.84 per hour
  3. Elkhart, IN
    $20.16 per hour
  4. Lafayette, IN
    $19.41 per hour
  5. Fishers, IN
    $18.98 per hour

Where can a Bartender earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Bartender get paid in Indianapolis, IN?

Junior Bartender

Job openings
Average $21.38 per hour

Senior Bartender

Job openings
Average $21.91 per hour