Host Barback Salary in the United States

How much does a Host Barback make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Host Barback in the United States is $25,710 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $12.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $30,088
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22,995 to $28,002
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $20,522
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Host Barback Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $28,002 $2,333 $538 $13
Average $25,710 $2,143 $494 $12
25th Percentile $22,995 $1,916 $442 $11
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Key Factors That Influence Host Barback Salaries

A Host 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 Experience Level Affects Host Barback Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Host Barback'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): $25,041
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $25,542
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $26,283
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $26,384
  • Expert (over 8 years): $26,553
Levels Salary
Entry Level Host Barback$25,041
Intermediate Level Host Barback$25,542
Senior Level Host Barback$26,283
Specialist Level Host Barback$26,384
Expert Level Host Barback$26,553
$25,041 0 yr
$25,542 < 2 yrs
$26,283 2-4 yrs
$26,384 5-8 yrs
$26,553 > 8 yrs
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How Do Host 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 Host Barbacks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $28,467.
  • California: $28,359.
  • Massachusetts: $27,981.

Top Paying Cities for Host 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:

  • San Jose: $32,429
  • San Francisco: $32,110
  • Oakland: $31,398

What Skills Can Increase a Host Barback's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.4% 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.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 2.88% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 2.69% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.4%
Food Service 2.88%
Safety Standards 2.69%
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 Host Barback's salary.
  • Computer Savvy: Can increase your salary by up to 59%.
  • Plumbing: Can increase your salary by up to 53%.
  • HVAC: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Savvy
$40,880
59%
Plumbing
$39,337
53%
HVAC
$38,566
50%
Team Operations
$37,794
47%
Flexibility and Adaptability
$33,938
32%
Troubleshooting
$31,881
24%
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Host Barback Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Host 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

Salary Trends for Host Barback

Salaries for a Host Barback can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,005 in 2023 to around $32,284 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Host Barback salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Host Barback Over Time

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$33,005
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