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Bar manager salary

Average bar manager salary

$46,828

$22.51 hourly rate

Entry-level bar manager salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Bar Manager Salaries

The average bar manager salary currently stands at $46,828 annually. These figures vary by state, experience level, and the type of bar managed. For instance, managers in upscale venues often command higher salaries due to increased responsibilities and customer expectations.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level positions may start lower, but with experience, bar managers can expect significant salary increases. Location also matters; states like California and New York typically offer higher wages compared to other regions.

Salary by State

Here’s a quick overview of salaries across various states:

  • California: $56,000
  • New York: $54,000
  • Texas: $48,000

Additionally, as the hospitality industry evolves, opportunities for advancement into roles such as general manager or district manager are available, further enhancing earning potential. Overall, a career as a bar manager not only offers competitive compensation but also a vibrant work environment.

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Where can a Bar Manager earn more?

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Columbus, OH$59,643
Tampa, FL$43,082
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Greenwich Country Club$69,713
HEI Hotels & Resorts$44,039

Bar manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a bar manager typically falls between $40,482 and $57,227.
zippia
$46,828yearly
glassdoor[1]
$57,227yearly
comparably[2]
$51,486yearly
Salary.com[3]
$40,482yearly
SalaryExpert[4]
$51,663yearly

Average bar manager salary by state

The average bar manager salary in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average bar manager salary states are South Carolina, Arkansas, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for bar managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$57,112$27.46
2New Jersey$59,235$28.48
3West Virginia$49,107$23.61
4Connecticut$59,213$28.47
5Maryland$54,400$26.15
6Massachusetts$57,043$27.42
7Michigan$49,248$23.68
8New Hampshire$58,291$28.02
9Ohio$46,164$22.19
10Rhode Island$55,745$26.80
11Delaware$56,806$27.31
12Illinois$47,878$23.02
13Virginia$48,035$23.09
14Alaska$50,598$24.33
15District of Columbia$58,195$27.98
16Arizona$46,311$22.26
17Maine$49,914$24.00
18Texas$43,883$21.10
19Nevada$49,001$23.56
20Vermont$52,737$25.35
21Oklahoma$44,603$21.44
22New York$48,826$23.47
23Indiana$44,541$21.41
24Utah$43,127$20.73
25Wisconsin$47,179$22.68
26Kentucky$41,836$20.11
27California$51,471$24.75
28Kansas$43,466$20.90
29Hawaii$46,516$22.36
30Mississippi$45,065$21.67
31New Mexico$44,749$21.51
32North Carolina$42,016$20.20
33Missouri$41,468$19.94
34Georgia$42,677$20.52
35Washington$44,627$21.46
36Tennessee$39,521$19.00
37Oregon$44,508$21.40
38Colorado$43,532$20.93
39Florida$42,706$20.53
40South Carolina$39,352$18.92
41Iowa$40,365$19.41
42Minnesota$42,312$20.34
43Alabama$38,838$18.67
44Arkansas$38,844$18.68
45Idaho$40,261$19.36
46North Dakota$40,231$19.34
47Wyoming$40,343$19.40
48Montana$37,249$17.91
49Louisiana$39,851$19.16
50Nebraska$37,234$17.90
51South Dakota$36,944$17.76

Highest paying cities for bar managers

The highest-paying cities for bar managers are Greenwich, CT, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, PA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Greenwich, CT$59,643$28.67
2Washington, DC$58,219$27.99
3Philadelphia, PA$57,704$27.74
4Boston, MA$56,990$27.40
5Wilmington, DE$56,929$27.37
6San Francisco, CA$54,466$26.19
7Burlington, VT$52,006$25.00
8New York, NY$49,065$23.59
9Las Vegas, NV$48,851$23.49
10Chicago, IL$48,493$23.31
11Richmond, VA$47,765$22.96
12Fort Wayne, IN$47,047$22.62
13Albuquerque, NM$44,972$21.62
14Seattle, WA$44,812$21.54
15Portland, OR$44,150$21.23
16Austin, TX$44,083$21.19
17Dayton, OH$44,075$21.19
18Durham, NC$43,535$20.93
19Denver, CO$43,506$20.92
20Tampa, FL$43,082$20.71

Bar manager salary details

A bar manager's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average bar manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a bar manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31
75th Percentile$55,000$4,583$26
Average$46,828$3,902$23
25th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying bar manager jobs

The highest paying types of bar managers are manager, restaurant general manager, and banquet manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Dining Room Manager$49,372$4,114$23.74162,992
Restaurant General Manager$56,521$4,710$27.17339,757
Front Of House Manager$41,163$3,430$19.79221,210
Food And Beverage Manager$53,013$4,418$25.49159,775
Kitchen Manager$50,448$4,204$24.25151,781
Restaurant Manager$52,202$4,350$25.10225,340

Which companies pay bar managers the most?

Bar manager salaries at Greenwich Country Club and Club are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average bar manager salary at companies like Maple Software Pvt and Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Greenwich Country Club$69,713$33.52
2Club$57,520$27.65
3Maple Software Pvt$56,171$27.01
4Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort$50,477$24.27
5Buffalo Wild Wings$49,546$23.82
6Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants$49,546$23.82
7Flipside, Inc.$47,596$22.88
8Guest Services$46,120$22.17
9Benchmark Group$46,067$22.15
10Goodwin Recruiting$45,155$21.71
11White House Inn$45,148$21.71
12Fricker'S$45,148$21.71
13The Indigo Road Resturant Group$45,148$21.71
14Drive Shack$45,148$21.71
15Sparrow Construction Co Inc$45,148$21.71
16Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants$45,020$21.64
17Hyatt Hotels$44,691$21.49
18Xponential Fitness$44,559$21.42
19Aimbridge Hospitality$44,469$21.38
20HEI Hotels & Resorts$44,039$21.17

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$50,000$49,400$48,800$48,200$47,600$47,000
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Bar manager salary trends

The average bar manager salary has risen by $7,017 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bar manager earned $39,811 annually, but today, they earn $46,828 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for bar managers over the last decade.

Compare bar manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average bar manager salary over time

Compare bar manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Bar manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$46,800$22.51+2.2%
2024$45,800$22.01+2.0%
2023$44,900$21.58+4.1%
2022$43,100$20.70+2.3%
2021$42,100$20.22+4.2%

Recently added bar manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Driftwood HospitalityBar ManagerPittsburgh, PA06/28/2025$45,000
Oak View GroupBar Staff | | KeinemusikNew York, NY06/27/2025$22,957
Tommy BahamaMarlin Bar ManagerWaikoloa Village, HI06/27/2025$75,000
Seaport EntertainmentBar ManagerNew York, NY06/25/2025$70,000
Altitude Hospitality GroupExpo-Till Bistro + BarColorado Springs, CO06/24/2025$30,262
The Hongkong and Shanghai HotelsClub Bar ManagerBeverly Hills, CA06/24/2025$75,000
Driftwood HospitalityAlibi Rooftop Bar ManagerTempe, AZ06/21/2025$50,000
Dorchester CollectionBar ManagerLos Angeles, CA06/21/2025$74,000
Smokey BonesBar ManagerRonkonkoma, NY06/20/2025$60,000
Oakview GroupBar Staff | | Fairwell FestivalRedmond, OR06/14/2025$30,679

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