Bistro Bartender Salary in the United States

How much does a Bistro Bartender make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bistro Bartender in the United States is $28,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $32,175
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $24,922 to $30,353
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,799
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Bistro Bartender Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $30,353 $2,529 $584 $15
Average $28,352 $2,363 $545 $14
25th Percentile $24,922 $2,077 $479 $12
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Key Factors That Influence Bistro Bartender Salaries

A Bistro 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bistro Bartender Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bistro 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): $27,559
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $28,204
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $28,852
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $28,940
  • Expert (over 8 years): $29,087
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bistro Bartender$27,559
Intermediate Level Bistro Bartender$28,204
Senior Level Bistro Bartender$28,852
Specialist Level Bistro Bartender$28,940
Expert Level Bistro Bartender$29,087
$27,559 0 yr
$28,204 < 2 yrs
$28,852 2-4 yrs
$28,940 5-8 yrs
$29,087 > 8 yrs
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How Do Bistro 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 Bistro Bartenders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $31,391.
  • California: $31,272.
  • Massachusetts: $30,855.

Top Paying Cities for Bistro 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:

  • San Jose: $35,760
  • San Francisco: $35,408
  • Oakland: $34,623

What Skills Can Increase a Bistro Bartender's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.18% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Hospitality Services (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Hospitality Services means any business operating within the service industry that includes lodging, hotel, event planning, and transportation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.18%
Credit Card 3.07%
Hospitality Services 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Bistro Bartender's salary.
  • Staff Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Staff Management
$30,903
9%
Leadership
$30,336
7%
Team Management
$29,486
4%
Work Ethic
$29,486
4%
Organizing
$29,486
4%
Commitment
$29,202
3%
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How Education impacts a Bistro Bartender's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Bistro Bartenders enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Bistro Bartender with a No Diploma is between $21,752 and $23,358).

Bistro Bartender Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Bistro Bartender
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 41.1%
Associates 18.3%
Bachelors 31.4%
Masters 3.4%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Bistro Bartender Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bistro 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

Salary Trends for Bistro Bartender

Salaries for a Bistro Bartender can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $36,489 in 2023 to around $35,608 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Bistro Bartender salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Bistro Bartender Over Time

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2023
$36,489
2024
$36,027
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