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

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

How does experience change A Barback's salary?

A Barback's salary grows with experience: a Barback (0-1 years)earns $25,768, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $28,528, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $58,598,

What are the highest paying states for a Barback?

Barback salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Barback roles are District of Columbia $28,358, California $28,250, Massachusetts $27,874. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Barback roles make?

Salaries for Barback level roles vary by specialization: Barback Beverage: $26,529; Bartender Barback: $26,465; Barback Server Assistant: $26,323; Host Barback: $25,710; Barback - Casino: $25,700.

Barback Salary in Delaware

How much does a Barback make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Barback in Delaware is $25,938 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $30,354
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,198 to $28,249
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,703

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Barback Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,249	$2,354	$543	$14
Average	$25,938	$2,161	$499	$12
25th Percentile	$23,198	$1,933	$446	$11

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Key Factors That Influence Barback Salaries

A Barback'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 Do Barback 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 Barbacks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $28,358.
California: $28,250.
Massachusetts: $27,874.

District of Columbia $28,358 California $28,250 Massachusetts $27,874 Washington $27,771 New Jersey $27,761 Alaska $27,725 Connecticut $27,372 New York $27,228

Hawaii $26,770 Rhode Island $26,555 Maryland $26,409 Minnesota $26,209 Colorado $26,132 Illinois $26,107 Oregon $26,009 Delaware $25,938

New Hampshire $25,892 Virginia $25,792 Pennsylvania $25,497 Nevada $25,348 North Dakota $25,300 Michigan $25,223 Wisconsin $25,195 Vermont $25,138

Texas $24,982 Maine $24,972 Arizona $24,957 Ohio $24,939 Georgia $24,703 Indiana $24,585 Wyoming $24,562 Utah $24,526

Iowa $24,511 Kansas $24,388 Louisiana $24,352 North Carolina $24,339 Missouri $24,334 Florida $24,234 Montana $24,181 Nebraska $24,129

Kentucky $24,101 South Carolina $23,999 Tennessee $23,935 Idaho $23,909 New Mexico $23,722 Oklahoma $23,681 Alabama $23,530 South Dakota $23,276

Arkansas $23,138 West Virginia $23,064 Mississippi $22,841

Top Paying Cities for Barbacks

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: $26,844
Little Creek: $26,596
Magnolia: $26,706

Lincoln, DE $26,844 Little Creek, DE $26,596 Magnolia, DE $26,706 Milford, DE $26,844 Marydel, DE $26,496 Millsboro, DE $26,844 Millville, DE $27,024 Milton, DE $26,844

Nassau, DE $26,844 Ocean View, DE $27,024 Rehoboth Beach, DE $27,024 Seaford, DE $26,563 Selbyville, DE $27,024 Smyrna, DE $26,465 Viola, DE $26,706 Woodside, DE $26,629

Bear, DE $26,271 Newark, DE $26,281 Claymont, DE $26,301 Delaware City, DE $26,281 Hockessin, DE $26,301 Kirkwood, DE $26,281 Middletown, DE $26,411 Montchanin, DE $26,301

New Castle, DE $26,301 Odessa, DE $26,447 Port Penn, DE $26,209 Rockland, DE $26,301 Saint Georges, DE $26,281 Townsend, DE $26,409 Winterthur, DE $26,301 Lewes, DE $26,844

Wilmington, DE $26,301 Dover, DE $26,583 Dover Afb, DE $26,644 Bethany Beach, DE $27,024 Bethel, DE $26,563 Bridgeville, DE $26,844 Camden Wyoming, DE $26,611 Cheswold, DE $26,522

Clayton, DE $26,455 Dagsboro, DE $27,024 Delmar, DE $26,563 Ellendale, DE $26,844 Felton, DE $26,844 Fenwick Island, DE $27,024 Frankford, DE $27,024 Frederica, DE $26,844

Georgetown, DE $26,844 Greenwood, DE $26,844 Harbeson, DE $26,844 Harrington, DE $26,844 Hartly, DE $26,442 Houston, DE $26,844 Kenton, DE $26,455 Laurel, DE $26,563

Yorklyn, DE $26,301

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

Understanding how a Barback'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

$23,198

Average $25,938/year

$28,249

$1,933

Average $2,161/month

$2,354

$446

Average $499/week

$543

$11

Average $12/hour

$14

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,249	$2,354	$543	$14
Average	$25,938	$2,161	$499	$12
25th Percentile	$23,198	$1,933	$446	$11

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