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

A Lead Bartender's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,940 for beginners, reaching about $87,884 at mid-level, and approach $92,697 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Bartender?

Lead Bartender salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Bartender roles are District of Columbia $95,595, California $95,232, Massachusetts $93,963. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Bartender roles make?

Salaries for Lead Bartender level roles vary by specialization: Banquet Bartender: $28,906; Bartender - Casino: $28,423; Bartender/Server: $28,410; Bartender: $28,409; Bistro Bartender: $28,352.

Lead Bartender Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Bartender make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Bartender in Delaware is $87,436 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,341
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,668 to $98,378
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,865

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Lead Bartender Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,378	$8,198	$1,892	$47
Average	$87,436	$7,286	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$76,668	$6,389	$1,474	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Bartender Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Bartender Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,940
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,389
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,884
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,679
Expert (over 8 years): $92,697

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Bartender	$85,940
Intermediate Level Lead Bartender	$86,389
Senior Level Lead Bartender	$87,884
Specialist Level Lead Bartender	$89,679
Expert Level Lead Bartender	$92,697

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How Do Lead 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 Lead Bartenders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,595.
California: $95,232.
Massachusetts: $93,963.

District of Columbia $95,595 California $95,232 Massachusetts $93,963 Washington $93,618 New Jersey $93,583 Alaska $93,462 Connecticut $92,271 New York $91,787

Hawaii $90,242 Rhode Island $89,516 Maryland $89,024 Minnesota $88,351 Colorado $88,092 Illinois $88,006 Oregon $87,677 Delaware $87,436

New Hampshire $87,284 Virginia $86,944 Pennsylvania $85,951 Nevada $85,450 North Dakota $85,286 Michigan $85,027 Wisconsin $84,932 Vermont $84,742

Texas $84,215 Maine $84,181 Arizona $84,129 Ohio $84,068 Georgia $83,274 Indiana $82,877 Wyoming $82,799 Utah $82,678

Iowa $82,627 Kansas $82,212 Louisiana $82,091 North Carolina $82,048 Missouri $82,031 Florida $81,694 Montana $81,513 Nebraska $81,340

Kentucky $81,245 South Carolina $80,900 Tennessee $80,684 Idaho $80,598 New Mexico $79,967 Oklahoma $79,829 Alabama $79,320 South Dakota $78,465

Arkansas $77,999 West Virginia $77,748 Mississippi $76,997

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $90,492
Little Creek: $89,655
Magnolia: $90,026

Lincoln, DE $90,492 Little Creek, DE $89,655 Magnolia, DE $90,026 Milford, DE $90,492 Marydel, DE $89,318 Millsboro, DE $90,492 Millville, DE $91,096 Milton, DE $90,492

Nassau, DE $90,492 Ocean View, DE $91,096 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,096 Seaford, DE $89,542 Selbyville, DE $91,096 Smyrna, DE $89,214 Viola, DE $90,026 Woodside, DE $89,767

Bear, DE $88,558 Newark, DE $88,593 Claymont, DE $88,662 Delaware City, DE $88,593 Hockessin, DE $88,662 Kirkwood, DE $88,593 Middletown, DE $89,033 Montchanin, DE $88,662

New Castle, DE $88,662 Odessa, DE $89,154 Port Penn, DE $88,351 Rockland, DE $88,662 Saint Georges, DE $88,593 Townsend, DE $89,024 Winterthur, DE $88,662 Lewes, DE $90,492

Wilmington, DE $88,662 Dover, DE $89,611 Dover Afb, DE $89,819 Bethany Beach, DE $91,096 Bethel, DE $89,542 Bridgeville, DE $90,492 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,706 Cheswold, DE $89,404

Clayton, DE $89,180 Dagsboro, DE $91,096 Delmar, DE $89,542 Ellendale, DE $90,492 Felton, DE $90,492 Fenwick Island, DE $91,096 Frankford, DE $91,096 Frederica, DE $90,492

Georgetown, DE $90,492 Greenwood, DE $90,492 Harbeson, DE $90,492 Harrington, DE $90,492 Hartly, DE $89,137 Houston, DE $90,492 Kenton, DE $89,180 Laurel, DE $89,542

Yorklyn, DE $88,662

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

Understanding how a Lead 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$76,668

Average $87,436/year

$98,378

$6,389

Average $7,286/month

$8,198

$1,474

Average $1,681/week

$1,892

$37

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,378	$8,198	$1,892	$47
Average	$87,436	$7,286	$1,681	$42
25th Percentile	$76,668	$6,389	$1,474	$37

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