What are the main factors that influence a Bartender's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Bartender's salary?

A Bartender's salary grows with experience: a Back Bartender (0-1 years)earns $25,986, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $28,770, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $59,094,

What are the highest paying states for a Bartender?

Bartender salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bartender roles are District of Columbia $31,454, California $31,335, Massachusetts $30,918. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bartender roles make?

Salaries for Bartender level roles vary by specialization: Lead Bartender: $86,339; Banquet Bartender: $28,906; Bartender - Casino: $28,423; Bartender/Server: $28,410; Bistro Bartender: $28,352.

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Bartender Salary in Delaware

How much does a Bartender make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bartender in Delaware is $28,770 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Bartender's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $32,612
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $25,092 to $30,781
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,743

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Bartender Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$30,781	$2,565	$592	$15
Average	$28,770	$2,397	$553	$14
25th Percentile	$25,092	$2,091	$483	$12

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Key Factors That Influence Bartender Salaries

A Bartender's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bartender Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bartender's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Back Bartender (0-1 years): $25,986
Bartender (1-3 years): $28,770
Sommelier (3-5 years): $59,094

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Back Bartender	0-1 years	$25,986
Bartender	1-3 years	$28,770
Sommelier	3-5 years	$59,094

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How Do Bartender Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Bartenders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $31,454.
California: $31,335.
Massachusetts: $30,918.

District of Columbia $31,454 California $31,335 Massachusetts $30,918 Washington $30,804 New Jersey $30,793 Alaska $30,753 Connecticut $30,361 New York $30,202

Hawaii $29,693 Rhode Island $29,454 Maryland $29,293 Minnesota $29,071 Colorado $28,986 Illinois $28,957 Oregon $28,849 Delaware $28,770

New Hampshire $28,720 Virginia $28,608 Pennsylvania $28,281 Nevada $28,116 North Dakota $28,062 Michigan $27,977 Wisconsin $27,946 Vermont $27,883

Texas $27,710 Maine $27,699 Arizona $27,682 Ohio $27,662 Georgia $27,400 Indiana $27,270 Wyoming $27,244 Utah $27,204

Iowa $27,187 Kansas $27,051 Louisiana $27,011 North Carolina $26,997 Missouri $26,991 Florida $26,881 Montana $26,821 Nebraska $26,764

Kentucky $26,733 South Carolina $26,619 Tennessee $26,548 Idaho $26,520 New Mexico $26,312 Oklahoma $26,267 Alabama $26,099 South Dakota $25,818

Arkansas $25,665 West Virginia $25,582 Mississippi $25,335

Top Paying Cities for Bartenders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $29,775
Little Creek: $29,500
Magnolia: $29,622

Lincoln, DE $29,775 Little Creek, DE $29,500 Magnolia, DE $29,622 Milford, DE $29,775 Marydel, DE $29,389 Millsboro, DE $29,775 Millville, DE $29,974 Milton, DE $29,775

Nassau, DE $29,775 Ocean View, DE $29,974 Rehoboth Beach, DE $29,974 Seaford, DE $29,463 Selbyville, DE $29,974 Smyrna, DE $29,355 Viola, DE $29,622 Woodside, DE $29,537

Bear, DE $29,139 Newark, DE $29,150 Claymont, DE $29,173 Delaware City, DE $29,150 Hockessin, DE $29,173 Kirkwood, DE $29,150 Middletown, DE $29,295 Montchanin, DE $29,173

New Castle, DE $29,173 Odessa, DE $29,335 Port Penn, DE $29,071 Rockland, DE $29,173 Saint Georges, DE $29,150 Townsend, DE $29,293 Winterthur, DE $29,173 Lewes, DE $29,775

Wilmington, DE $29,173 Dover, DE $29,486 Dover Afb, DE $29,554 Bethany Beach, DE $29,974 Bethel, DE $29,463 Bridgeville, DE $29,775 Camden Wyoming, DE $29,517 Cheswold, DE $29,418

Clayton, DE $29,344 Dagsboro, DE $29,974 Delmar, DE $29,463 Ellendale, DE $29,775 Felton, DE $29,775 Fenwick Island, DE $29,974 Frankford, DE $29,974 Frederica, DE $29,775

Georgetown, DE $29,775 Greenwood, DE $29,775 Harbeson, DE $29,775 Harrington, DE $29,775 Hartly, DE $29,329 Houston, DE $29,775 Kenton, DE $29,344 Laurel, DE $29,463

Yorklyn, DE $29,173

Bartender Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bartender's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$25,092

Average $28,770/year

$30,781

$2,091

Average $2,397/month

$2,565

$483

Average $553/week

$592

$12

Average $14/hour

$15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$30,781	$2,565	$592	$15
Average	$28,770	$2,397	$553	$14
25th Percentile	$25,092	$2,091	$483	$12

Bartender Salary Growth & Career Path

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Sommelier

For a Bartender, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sommelier role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $59,094 - a projected growth of 105% over your current level.

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