How much does a bartender make in Albany?
$47,370a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.77
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $47,370Highest 10%: $83,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 75th | $66,300 | $31.88 | |
| 90th | $83,420 | $40.11 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| New York, NY | $61,220 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,950 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,920 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,710 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,040 |
| Elmira, NY | $41,110 |
| Utica, NY | $38,860 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,170 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $84,430 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,980 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,330 |
| Cook | $43,550 |
| Cook | $39,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,260 |
| Food Server | $35,550 |
| Dishwasher | $34,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $34,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $22.77 ($47,370 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $47,370 against $34,340 nationally, 38% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,210, so Albany pays 23% less.
Where does Albany rank for bartender pay?
21 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,420 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.