Money · 1 of 5
What bartenders make
Typical
$34,340
Quiet bar or part time
$20,110
Busy city bar or hotel
$73,770
The national median is $34,340 a year and the bottom tenth are near $20,110, because in many states the base wage is tiny and the real money is tips. The top tenth reach $73,770. Where you work changes your pay more in this job than in almost any other.