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 $87,985 for beginners, reaching about $89,976 at mid-level, and approach $94,903 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Bartender make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Bartender in Rhode Island is $89,516 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,919
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,493 to $100,720
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,457

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Lead Bartender Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,720	$8,393	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,516	$7,460	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$78,493	$6,541	$1,509	$38

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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): $87,985
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,445
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,976
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,813
Expert (over 8 years): $94,903

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Bartender	$87,985
Intermediate Level Lead Bartender	$88,445
Senior Level Lead Bartender	$89,976
Specialist Level Lead Bartender	$91,813
Expert Level Lead Bartender	$94,903

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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:

Adamsville: $90,984
Albion: $89,473
Ashaway: $91,330

Adamsville, RI $90,984 Albion, RI $89,473 Ashaway, RI $91,330 Barrington, RI $89,473 Block Island, RI $90,855 Bradford, RI $91,269 Bristol, RI $89,387 Carolina, RI $90,527

Charlestown, RI $90,622 Chepachet, RI $89,301 Clayville, RI $89,387 Coventry, RI $89,301 West Greenwich, RI $89,240 East Greenwich, RI $89,361 Exeter, RI $91,269 Fiskeville, RI $89,473

Forestdale, RI $89,387 Foster, RI $89,240 Glendale, RI $89,240 Greene, RI $90,242 Greenville, RI $89,473 Harmony, RI $89,447 Harrisville, RI $89,301 Hope, RI $89,473

Hope Valley, RI $91,330 Hopkinton, RI $91,356 Jamestown, RI $90,440 Kenyon, RI $91,243 Little Compton, RI $90,950 Manville, RI $89,473 Mapleville, RI $89,240 Newport, RI $90,458

Middletown, RI $90,837 North Kingstown, RI $89,214 North Scituate, RI $89,447 Oakland, RI $89,327 Pascoag, RI $89,275 Pawtucket, RI $89,473 Central Falls, RI $89,473 Cumberland, RI $89,473

Lincoln, RI $89,473 Portsmouth, RI $90,095 Prudence Island, RI $89,301 Rockville, RI $91,356 Saunderstown, RI $90,492 Shannock, RI $91,217 Slatersville, RI $89,387 Slocum, RI $90,492

Tiverton, RI $91,010 Wakefield, RI $90,397 Kingston, RI $90,414 Narragansett, RI $90,432 Peace Dale, RI $90,397 Warren, RI $89,447 Warwick, RI $89,473 Westerly, RI $91,381

West Kingston, RI $90,466 West Warwick, RI $89,473 Wood River Junction, RI $91,269 Woonsocket, RI $89,387 North Smithfield, RI $89,447 Wyoming, RI $91,243 Providence, RI $89,473 Cranston, RI $89,473

North Providence, RI $89,473 East Providence, RI $89,473 Riverside, RI $89,473 Rumford, RI $89,473 Smithfield, RI $89,473 Johnston, RI $89,473

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

$78,493

Average $89,516/year

$100,720

$6,541

Average $7,460/month

$8,393

$1,509

Average $1,721/week

$1,937

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,720	$8,393	$1,937	$48
Average	$89,516	$7,460	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$78,493	$6,541	$1,509	$38

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