How much does a bartender make in Kentucky?
$28,780a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Kentucky. That is $13.84 an hour or $2,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.84
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,110Median: $28,780Highest 10%: $63,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,110 | $7.75 | |
| 25th | $17,920 | $8.62 | |
| Median | $28,780 | $13.84 | |
| 75th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $63,140 | $30.36 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,240 |
| Lexington, KY | $30,640 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,280 |
| Louisville, KY | $29,120 |
| Owensboro, KY | $26,810 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $26,800 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $26,620 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,350 |
| Clarksville, TN | $24,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 29. South Dakota | $29,400 |
| 30. North Dakota | $29,040 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $28,800 |
| 32. Kentucky | $28,780 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $28,420 |
| 34. Mississippi | $28,320 |
| 35. Alabama | $27,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $13.84 ($28,780 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $28,780 against $34,340 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for bartender pay?
Kentucky ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays bartenders the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $34,240 a year.
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.