How much does a bartender make in Phoenix?
$46,940a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 10,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,970Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $91,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| 90th | $91,880 | $44.17 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $42,340 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,450 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,270 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,960 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,790 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,400 |
| Cook | $50,180 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,530 |
| Cook | $46,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,100 |
| Cook | $40,120 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $38,200 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $46,940 against $34,340 nationally, 37% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,070, so Phoenix pays 4% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for bartender pay?
22 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,880 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.