Bartenders pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,530 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Burlington earn between $34,570 and $75,640.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $49KMedian
- $76K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,930 | $4,578 | $26.41 |
| Median | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,570 | $2,881 | $16.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,640 | $6,303 | $36.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Bartenders in Burlington earn 6% more than the Vermont average ($51,780) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $54,930 | $49,070 | $30,200 | $95,530 | 780 |
| Vermont | $51,780 | $45,450 | $29,970 | $91,400 | 2,080 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $54,930, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $44,788 a year, or $3,732 a month and $1,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $54,930 buys what about $54,414 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$51,280
- Albany, NY$54,570
- Manchester, NH$39,860
- Utica, NY$46,800
- Lewiston, ME$54,000
- Portland, ME$60,600
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 Burlington: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Burlington?
$26.41 an hour on average, and $23.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Burlington?
About $44,788 a year ($3,732 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,930. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do bartenders earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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