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

A Bartender's salary grows with experience: a Back Bartender (0-1 years)earns $26,054, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $28,846, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $59,193,

What are the highest paying states for a Bartender?

Bartender salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bartender roles are District of Columbia $31,467, California $31,347, Massachusetts $30,929. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bartender roles make?

Salaries for Bartender level roles vary by specialization: Lead Bartender: $88,722; Catering Bartender: $40,401; Bartender On Call: $28,710; Bistro Bartender: $28,710; Bartender - Casino: $28,433.

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Bartender Salary in Delaware

How much does a Bartender make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Bartender in Delaware is $28,846 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $32,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $25,157 to $30,860
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,798

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Bartender Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$30,860	$2,572	$593	$15
Average	$28,846	$2,404	$555	$14
25th Percentile	$25,157	$2,096	$484	$12

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Key Factors That Influence Bartender Salaries

A 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 Bartender Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

Back Bartender (0-1 years): $26,054
Bartender (1-3 years): $28,846
Sommelier (3-5 years): $59,193

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Back Bartender	0-1 years	$26,054
Bartender	1-3 years	$28,846
Sommelier	3-5 years	$59,193

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How Do 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 Bartenders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $31,467.
California: $31,347.
Massachusetts: $30,929.

District of Columbia $31,467 California $31,347 Massachusetts $30,929 Washington $30,816 New Jersey $30,804 Alaska $30,765 Connecticut $30,372 New York $30,213

Hawaii $29,705 Rhode Island $29,466 Maryland $29,304 Minnesota $29,082 Colorado $28,997 Illinois $28,969 Oregon $28,861 Delaware $28,781

New Hampshire $28,731 Virginia $28,619 Pennsylvania $28,292 Nevada $28,127 North Dakota $28,073 Michigan $27,988 Wisconsin $27,957 Vermont $27,894

Texas $27,721 Maine $27,710 Arizona $27,692 Ohio $27,673 Georgia $27,411 Indiana $27,280 Wyoming $27,255 Utah $27,215

Iowa $27,198 Kansas $27,062 Louisiana $27,022 North Carolina $27,008 Missouri $27,002 Florida $26,891 Montana $26,831 Nebraska $26,774

Kentucky $26,743 South Carolina $26,630 Tennessee $26,558 Idaho $26,530 New Mexico $26,323 Oklahoma $26,277 Alabama $26,109 South Dakota $25,828

Arkansas $25,675 West Virginia $25,592 Mississippi $25,345

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $29,787
Little Creek: $29,511
Magnolia: $29,634

Lincoln, DE $29,787 Little Creek, DE $29,511 Magnolia, DE $29,634 Milford, DE $29,787 Marydel, DE $29,400 Millsboro, DE $29,787 Millville, DE $29,986 Milton, DE $29,787

Nassau, DE $29,787 Ocean View, DE $29,986 Rehoboth Beach, DE $29,986 Seaford, DE $29,474 Selbyville, DE $29,986 Smyrna, DE $29,366 Viola, DE $29,634 Woodside, DE $29,548

Bear, DE $29,150 Newark, DE $29,162 Claymont, DE $29,184 Delaware City, DE $29,162 Hockessin, DE $29,184 Kirkwood, DE $29,162 Middletown, DE $29,307 Montchanin, DE $29,184

New Castle, DE $29,184 Odessa, DE $29,346 Port Penn, DE $29,082 Rockland, DE $29,184 Saint Georges, DE $29,162 Townsend, DE $29,304 Winterthur, DE $29,184 Lewes, DE $29,787

Wilmington, DE $29,184 Dover, DE $29,497 Dover Afb, DE $29,565 Bethany Beach, DE $29,986 Bethel, DE $29,474 Bridgeville, DE $29,787 Camden Wyoming, DE $29,528 Cheswold, DE $29,429

Clayton, DE $29,355 Dagsboro, DE $29,986 Delmar, DE $29,474 Ellendale, DE $29,787 Felton, DE $29,787 Fenwick Island, DE $29,986 Frankford, DE $29,986 Frederica, DE $29,787

Georgetown, DE $29,787 Greenwood, DE $29,787 Harbeson, DE $29,787 Harrington, DE $29,787 Hartly, DE $29,341 Houston, DE $29,787 Kenton, DE $29,355 Laurel, DE $29,474

Yorklyn, DE $29,184

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

Understanding how a 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 May 18, 2021

$25,157

Average $28,846/year

$30,860

$2,096

Average $2,404/month

$2,572

$484

Average $555/week

$593

$12

Average $14/hour

$15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$30,860	$2,572	$593	$15
Average	$28,846	$2,404	$555	$14
25th Percentile	$25,157	$2,096	$484	$12

Bartender Salary Growth & Career Path

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Sommelier

For a Bartender, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sommelier role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $59,193 - a projected growth of 105% over your current level.

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