How much does a bartender make in Seattle?
$58,180a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $27.97 an hour or $4,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.97
- Vs. national median
- +69%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 9,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $58,180Highest 10%: $96,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $58,180 | $27.97 | |
| 75th | $70,140 | $33.72 | |
| 90th | $96,230 | $46.26 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $56,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,110 |
| Kennewick, WA | $55,820 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $54,030 |
| Bremerton, WA | $53,810 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,210 |
| Olympia, WA | $50,180 |
| Longview, WA | $49,930 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,700 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $48,220 |
| Portland, OR | $45,590 |
| Lewiston, ID | $29,290 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $80,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $61,610 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $57,280 |
| Cook | $53,910 |
| Cook | $51,530 |
| Cook | $50,870 |
| Cook | $47,730 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $45,120 |
| Cook | $44,030 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $43,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $27.97 ($58,180 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $58,180 against $34,340 nationally, 69% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $55,830, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for bartender pay?
4 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,230 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.