How much does a bartender make in Honolulu?
$75,340a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $36.22 an hour or $6,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.22
- Vs. national median
- +119%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,010Median: $75,340Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,010 | $14.43 | |
| 25th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| 75th | $92,820 | $44.63 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.11 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Kahului, HI | $86,280 |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $60,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $50,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,310 |
| Host and Hostess | $47,110 |
| Cook | $46,780 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Cook | $40,860 |
| Cook | $39,870 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $36.22 ($75,340 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $75,340 against $34,340 nationally, 119% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $76,490, so Honolulu pays 2% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for bartender pay?
2 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,300 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.