How much does a Bartender make?
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$40,870
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Bartender is $40,870 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $35,095 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,775 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
Top Paying Companies
For a Bartender in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Bartender in United States. Employers include Barclays, Jitjatjo and Bube's Brewery.
Top Paying Companies
For Bartender in United States
| 1 | Barclays | $56,674 | |
| 2 | Jitjatjo | $50,008 | |
| 3 | Bube's Brewery | $48,465 | |
| 4 | Din Tai Fung | $48,434 | |
| 5 | P.F. Chang's | $48,396 | |
| 6 | $48,297 | ||
| 7 | Uber | $48,254 | |
| 8 | Darden | $47,565 | |
| 9 | Hofbräuhaus | $46,525 | |
| 10 | Granite City Brewery | $46,496 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Bartender in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Bartender in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $56,674, Information Technology with a median total pay of $46,129, Education with a median total pay of $44,243, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $43,614, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $43,450.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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Bartender pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Bartender is $35,095 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Bartender salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 20131 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bartender employees.
The highest salary for a Bartender in United States is $57,914 per year.
The lowest salary for a Bartender in United States is $21,267 per year.
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