How much does a bartender make in Philadelphia?
$36,040a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 14,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,480Median: $36,040Highest 10%: $69,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,480 | $10.33 | |
| 25th | $27,020 | $12.99 | |
| Median | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 90th | $69,910 | $33.61 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,750 |
| York, PA | $28,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $28,280 |
| Reading, PA | $28,260 |
| State College, PA | $28,100 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $27,520 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $26,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $26,390 |
| Lebanon, PA | $26,090 |
| Williamsport, PA | $25,910 |
| Erie, PA | $22,730 |
| Altoona, PA | $22,460 |
| Johnstown, PA | $21,930 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,580 |
| Cook | $38,870 |
| Cook | $38,850 |
| Cook | $38,270 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,570 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $34,190 |
| Food Server | $33,300 |
| Dishwasher | $33,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.33 ($36,040 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $36,040 against $34,340 nationally, 5% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $28,420, so Philadelphia pays 27% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for bartender pay?
105 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,910 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.