How much does a bartender make in Denver?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 9,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,080Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $97,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,080 | $14.94 | |
| 25th | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 90th | $97,950 | $47.09 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,290 |
| Boulder, CO | $42,520 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,700 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,680 |
| Pueblo, CO | $37,630 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $36,180 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $66,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $52,520 |
| Cook | $45,070 |
| Cook | $44,370 |
| Cook | $44,200 |
| Food Server | $39,850 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $39,650 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,470 |
| Dishwasher | $38,710 |
| Cook | $38,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $37,180 against $34,340 nationally, 8% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $38,170, so Denver pays 3% less.
Where does Denver rank for bartender pay?
86 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,950 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.