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 $26,304, a Bartender (1-3 years)earns $29,123, a Sommelier (3-5 years)earns $59,761,

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 $28,801, California $28,692, Massachusetts $28,309. 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: $26,250; Barback flexible: $26,250; Bartender and Barback: $26,250; Bartender Barback: $26,250; Host Barback: $26,250.

Barback Salary in Delaware

How much does a Barback make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Barback in Delaware is $26,402 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $13.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $31,003
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23,730 to $28,810
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21,297

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Barback Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,810	$2,401	$554	$14
Average	$26,402	$2,200	$508	$13
25th Percentile	$23,730	$1,978	$456	$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: $28,801.
California: $28,692.
Massachusetts: $28,309.

District of Columbia $28,801 California $28,692 Massachusetts $28,309 Washington $28,205 New Jersey $28,195 Alaska $28,158 Connecticut $27,799 New York $27,654

Hawaii $27,188 Rhode Island $26,970 Maryland $26,821 Minnesota $26,618 Colorado $26,540 Illinois $26,514 Oregon $26,415 Delaware $26,343

New Hampshire $26,297 Virginia $26,194 Pennsylvania $25,895 Nevada $25,744 North Dakota $25,695 Michigan $25,617 Wisconsin $25,588 Vermont $25,531

Texas $25,372 Maine $25,362 Arizona $25,346 Ohio $25,328 Georgia $25,089 Indiana $24,969 Wyoming $24,946 Utah $24,909

Iowa $24,894 Kansas $24,769 Louisiana $24,732 North Carolina $24,719 Missouri $24,714 Florida $24,613 Montana $24,558 Nebraska $24,506

Kentucky $24,478 South Carolina $24,374 Tennessee $24,308 Idaho $24,282 New Mexico $24,093 Oklahoma $24,051 Alabama $23,897 South Dakota $23,640

Arkansas $23,500 West Virginia $23,424 Mississippi $23,198

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: $27,263
Little Creek: $27,011
Magnolia: $27,123

Lincoln, DE $27,263 Little Creek, DE $27,011 Magnolia, DE $27,123 Milford, DE $27,263 Marydel, DE $26,910 Millsboro, DE $27,263 Millville, DE $27,446 Milton, DE $27,263

Nassau, DE $27,263 Ocean View, DE $27,446 Rehoboth Beach, DE $27,446 Seaford, DE $26,977 Selbyville, DE $27,446 Smyrna, DE $26,879 Viola, DE $27,123 Woodside, DE $27,045

Bear, DE $26,681 Newark, DE $26,691 Claymont, DE $26,712 Delaware City, DE $26,691 Hockessin, DE $26,712 Kirkwood, DE $26,691 Middletown, DE $26,824 Montchanin, DE $26,712

New Castle, DE $26,712 Odessa, DE $26,860 Port Penn, DE $26,618 Rockland, DE $26,712 Saint Georges, DE $26,691 Townsend, DE $26,821 Winterthur, DE $26,712 Lewes, DE $27,263

Wilmington, DE $26,712 Dover, DE $26,998 Dover Afb, DE $27,061 Bethany Beach, DE $27,446 Bethel, DE $26,977 Bridgeville, DE $27,263 Camden Wyoming, DE $27,027 Cheswold, DE $26,936

Clayton, DE $26,868 Dagsboro, DE $27,446 Delmar, DE $26,977 Ellendale, DE $27,263 Felton, DE $27,263 Fenwick Island, DE $27,446 Frankford, DE $27,446 Frederica, DE $27,263

Georgetown, DE $27,263 Greenwood, DE $27,263 Harbeson, DE $27,263 Harrington, DE $27,263 Hartly, DE $26,855 Houston, DE $27,263 Kenton, DE $26,868 Laurel, DE $26,977

Yorklyn, DE $26,712

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 May 18, 2021

$23,730

Average $26,402/year

$28,810

$1,978

Average $2,200/month

$2,401

$456

Average $508/week

$554

$11

Average $13/hour

$14

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$28,810	$2,401	$554	$14
Average	$26,402	$2,200	$508	$13
25th Percentile	$23,730	$1,978	$456	$11

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