Bartenders pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,140 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Augusta earn between $17,380 and $34,620.
- $16K10th
- $17K25th
- $21KMedian
- $35K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,600 | $2,467 | $14.23 |
| Median | $21,100 | $1,758 | $10.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $17,380 | $1,448 | $8.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,620 | $2,885 | $16.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bartenders in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($30,330) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $29,600 | $21,100 | $15,540 | $53,140 | 730 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $29,600, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $25,235 a year, or $2,103 a month and $971 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $25,673 | $2,139 |
| Working in GA | $25,235 | $2,103 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $29,600 buys what about $32,208 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 11th 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
- Augusta$29,600
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 Augusta: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Augusta?
$14.23 an hour on average, and $10.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $17,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Augusta?
About $25,235 a year ($2,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,600.
Do bartenders earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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