How much does a bartender make in New York?
$61,220a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- +78%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 38,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,410Median: $61,220Highest 10%: $94,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,410 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 90th | $94,640 | $45.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Binghamton, NY | $47,950 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,760 |
| Albany, NY | $47,370 |
| 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 New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $71,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,610 |
| Cook | $46,870 |
| Cook | $43,740 |
| Cook | $42,630 |
| Food Server | $39,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,980 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,500 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.43 ($61,220 a year).
Do bartenders make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,220 against $34,340 nationally, 78% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,210, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for bartender pay?
3 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,640 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.