How much does a bartender make in Atlanta?
$23,350a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $11.23 an hour or $1,946 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.23
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 300 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 9,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,290Median: $23,350Highest 10%: $49,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,290 | $7.83 | |
| 25th | $20,050 | $9.64 | |
| Median | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| 75th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 90th | $49,640 | $23.87 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Valdosta, GA | $25,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $25,650 |
| Rome, GA | $24,490 |
| Macon, GA | $24,330 |
| Gainesville, GA | $24,180 |
| Brunswick, GA | $22,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $22,580 |
| Savannah, GA | $21,980 |
| Albany, GA | $21,920 |
| Augusta, GA | $21,100 |
| Columbus, GA | $20,940 |
| Athens, GA | $20,400 |
| Dalton, GA | $20,260 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,660 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,240 |
| Cook | $37,230 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Food Server | $33,560 |
| Dishwasher | $31,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,470 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $11.23 ($23,350 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $23,350 against $34,340 nationally, 32% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $22,830, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for bartender pay?
300 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.