Bartenders pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,210 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Tampa earn between $29,230 and $50,010.
- $27K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $50K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,080 | $3,757 | $21.67 |
| Median | $37,460 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,230 | $2,436 | $14.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,010 | $4,168 | $24.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Bartenders in Tampa earn 7% more than the Florida average ($42,280) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $45,080 | $37,460 | $27,420 | $78,210 | 8,810 |
| Florida | $42,280 | $35,150 | $27,430 | $66,400 | 55,170 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Tampa
On the average salary of $45,080, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $38,402 a year, or $3,200 a month and $1,477 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $45,080 buys what about $44,682 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 2nd of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($45,580).
- Naples$45,580
- Tampa$45,080
- Orlando$45,040
- Fort Myers$42,450
- Punta Gorda$42,050
- Crestview$42,000
- Jacksonville$41,780
- Sarasota$41,410
- Gainesville$41,160
- Miami$41,150
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Tampa: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Tampa?
$21.68 an hour on average, and $18.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Tampa?
About $38,402 a year ($3,200 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,080. Florida has no state income tax.
Do bartenders earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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