How much does a bartender make in San Francisco?
$39,670a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $19.07 an hour or $3,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.07
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 10,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $39,670Highest 10%: $90,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 75th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 90th | $90,520 | $43.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| San Jose, CA | $42,270 |
| Napa, CA | $37,790 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,680 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36,870 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,260 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,810 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,510 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,510 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,240 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,770 |
| Merced, CA | $34,680 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,620 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
| Chico, CA | $34,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
| Redding, CA | $34,320 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,320 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $68,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,520 |
| Cook | $49,140 |
| Cook | $46,670 |
| Cook | $46,030 |
| Cook | $45,790 |
| Food Server | $44,710 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $43,870 |
| Cook | $42,860 |
| Dishwasher | $42,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $19.07 ($39,670 a year).
Do bartenders make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $39,670 against $34,340 nationally, 16% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $36,220, so San Francisco pays 10% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for bartender pay?
55 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,520 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.