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Bartender salary in New Orleans, LA, 2026

How much does a Bartender make in New Orleans, LA?

Average base salary

$15.19
17%
below national average
Average $15.19
Low $7.96
High $29.00

The average salary for a bartender is $15.19 per hour in New Orleans, LA and $150 tips per day.248 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 25, 2026).

Bartender job openings in New Orleans, LA

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Lead Bartender, Nobu (Caesars ...
Caesars Entertainment3.6out of 5 stars.
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Bartender in New Orleans, LA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Desi Vegas Steakhouse
 
$75,000per year
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Big Easy Daiquiris
 
$72,800per year
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CentraArchy Restaurants
 
$72,421per year
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Flamingo A Go Go
 
$67,600per year
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Viking Cruises
 
$60,000per year
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New Orleans Hamburger and Seaf...
 
$57,525per year
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Highest paying cities for Bartenders near New Orleans, LA

  1. Lafayette, LA
    $16.82 per hour
  2. Metairie, LA
    $16.23 per hour
  3. New Orleans, LA
    $15.19 per hour
  4. Harvey, LA
    $14.95 per hour
  5. Baton Rouge, LA
    $13.42 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 New Orleans, LA?

Junior Bartender

Job openings
Average $19.81 per hour

Senior Bartender

Job openings
Average $21.35 per hour