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Bouncer salary
Average bouncer salary
$35,781
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Average bouncer salary by state
Highest paying states for bouncers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $46,399 | $22.31 |
| 2 | Illinois | $42,930 | $20.64 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $42,269 | $20.32 |
| 4 | Alaska | $58,992 | $28.36 |
| 5 | Virginia | $46,993 | $22.59 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $39,356 | $18.92 |
| 7 | Ohio | $39,396 | $18.94 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $42,603 | $20.48 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $46,825 | $22.51 |
| 10 | Washington | $44,259 | $21.28 |
| 11 | Utah | $37,784 | $18.17 |
| 12 | Missouri | $38,891 | $18.70 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $39,806 | $19.14 |
| 14 | Nevada | $37,684 | $18.12 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $37,847 | $18.20 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $44,157 | $21.23 |
| 17 | Texas | $38,232 | $18.38 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $37,848 | $18.20 |
| 19 | California | $37,021 | $17.80 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $35,873 | $17.25 |
| 21 | Oregon | $40,067 | $19.26 |
| 22 | New York | $36,989 | $17.78 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $36,452 | $17.52 |
| 24 | Kansas | $36,740 | $17.66 |
| 25 | Vermont | $37,476 | $18.02 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $33,378 | $16.05 |
| 27 | Colorado | $35,787 | $17.21 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $33,854 | $16.28 |
| 29 | Michigan | $34,430 | $16.55 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $32,211 | $15.49 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $35,983 | $17.30 |
| 32 | Maryland | $36,992 | $17.78 |
| 33 | Maine | $34,492 | $16.58 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $32,635 | $15.69 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $33,986 | $16.34 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $32,674 | $15.71 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $32,815 | $15.78 |
| 38 | Arizona | $32,870 | $15.80 |
| 39 | Florida | $31,288 | $15.04 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $32,619 | $15.68 |
| 41 | Georgia | $32,067 | $15.42 |
| 42 | Indiana | $29,928 | $14.39 |
| 43 | Montana | $32,869 | $15.80 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $31,564 | $15.18 |
| 45 | Idaho | $32,598 | $15.67 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $31,954 | $15.36 |
| 47 | Delaware | $29,583 | $14.22 |
| 48 | Alabama | $28,950 | $13.92 |
| 49 | Iowa | $30,289 | $14.56 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $29,202 | $14.04 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $27,981 | $13.45 |
Bouncer salary details
A bouncer's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a bouncer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $35,781 | $2,982 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying bouncer jobs
The highest paying types of bouncers are non-commissioned officer, officer, and security specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security, Shift Supervisor | $37,625 | $3,135 | $18.09 | 109,620 |
| Security/Customer Service | $32,115 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 224,564 |
| Security Guard | $31,983 | $2,665 | $15.38 | 101,728 |
| Security Agent | $35,179 | $2,932 | $16.91 | 125,019 |
| Security Site Supervisor | $37,676 | $3,140 | $18.11 | 92,462 |
| Security Supervisor | $41,818 | $3,485 | $20.10 | 87,236 |
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Bouncer salary trends
The average bouncer salary has risen by $8,240 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bouncer earned $27,541 annually, but today, they earn $35,781 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for bouncers over the last decade.
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Average bouncer salary over time
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Bouncer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,800 | $17.20 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $34,200 | $16.44 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $32,800 | $15.78 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $14.90 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $29,700 | $14.28 | +4.4% |
Recently added bouncer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Investigations | Retail Security Bouncer (Elite Investigations Florida) | Miami Beach, FL | 05/27/2025 | $38,610 |
| Onthefly Hospitality | Security Personnel/Bouncer | Cincinnati, OH | 04/10/2025 | $31,305 |
| Who's On Third | Bouncer/Bar Back | Milwaukee, WI | 03/24/2025 | $41,740 |
| Elite Investigations | Retail Security Bouncer (Elite Investigations Florida) | Miami, FL | 02/24/2025 | $38,610 |
| Rodney Square Building Restorations, Inc. | Bouncer | Baltimore, MD | 02/18/2025 | $52,175 |
| Mount Washington | Bouncer | Ione, WA | 02/16/2025 | $36,314 |
| The Nodding Donkey | Bouncer/Door Security | Dallas, TX | 01/14/2025 | $41,740 |
| Popup Bagels Thompson St. | Bagel Bouncer | New York, NY | 01/03/2025 | $33,392 |
| Restaurant Jasper | Athabasca Motor Hotel Bouncer Jasper Security | Richmond, VA | 12/16/2024 | $35,479 |
| Rodney Square Building Restorations, Inc. | Bouncer | Baltimore, MD | 12/10/2024 | $52,175 |
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