Bartenders pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,820 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Albany earn between $15,580 and $30,860.
- $15K10th
- $16K25th
- $22KMedian
- $31K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,020 | $2,418 | $13.95 |
| Median | $21,920 | $1,827 | $10.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $15,580 | $1,298 | $7.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,860 | $2,572 | $14.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bartenders in Albany earn 4% less than the Georgia average ($30,330) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $29,020 | $21,920 | $15,080 | $60,820 | 140 |
| Georgia | $30,330 | $22,830 | $15,840 | $53,310 | 14,600 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $29,020, a single filer in Albany takes home about $24,798 a year, or $2,066 a month and $954 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $29,020 buys what about $33,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 12th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($35,410).
- Hinesville$35,410
- Gainesville$34,020
- Dalton$33,070
- Brunswick$32,840
- Savannah$32,450
- Warner Robins$31,800
- Macon$31,750
- Valdosta$31,450
- Rome$31,250
- Albany$29,020
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 Albany: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Albany?
$13.95 an hour on average, and $10.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $15,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Albany?
About $24,798 a year ($2,066 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,020.
Do bartenders earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less 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 Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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