How much does a bartender make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,467 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,834
- Equals
- $29,570
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $56,370 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,150 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $50,720 |
| 14. Finland estimate | $29,600 |
| 15. Canada | $29,570 |
| 16. Australia | $27,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- WaiterCA$38,480
- Flight attendantCA$55,840
- Rail conductorCA$43,260
- GuideCA$42,560
- CookCA$38,180
- HairdresserCA$41,350
- BeauticianCA$41,530
- Household managerCA$48,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,467 a month, CA$41,600 a year.
How much does a bartender make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$31,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$62,400.
Which country pays a bartender the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $56,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bartender make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $34,340 a year against $29,570 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a bartender or a waiter?
A bartender: CA$41,600 a year against CA$38,480 for a waiter, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate