average pay for a bartender
(United States). Average hourly pay for Bartenders is often heavily supplemented by tips and totals around $15.82 (including $8.64 from gratuities). Hourly earnings range from $3.23 per hour to $11.61. Geographic location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by the company and experience level. Slightly less than one-fifth enjoy medical while around one in eight get dental coverage.