Bartender Salary in the United States

Bartender Salary

How much does a Bartender make in the United States? The average Bartender salary in the United States is $22,883 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $19,939 and $27,207. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $19,939 10% $17,258 90% $31,144 75% $27,207 $22,883 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Bartender

Bartender prepares cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages for customers. Has knowledge of common drinks and makes suggestions to customers. Being a Bartender monitors bar inventory and takes appropriate action. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Bartender typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Bartender gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. To be a Bartender typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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ARAMARK
Aramark provides food, facilities management, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in North America and internationally. It operates in three segments: Food and Support Services United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform ... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2021
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Bartender Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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28565
24041
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bartender in the United States. The base salary for Bartender ranges from $19,939 to $27,207 with the average base salary of $22,883. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $21,006 to $28,565 with the average total cash compensation of $24,041.
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Skills associated with Bartender: Drink Preparation, Safe Alcohol Serving, Restocking, Inventory Management ...More

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