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Bar Manager salary
Average bar manager salary
$46,828
How much does a bar manager make?
The average bar manager salary in the United States is $46,828. Bar manager salaries typically range between $33,000 and $65,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for bar managers is $22.51 per hour.
Bar manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Bar managers earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Bar Manager earn more?
Bar Manager salary estimates from across the web
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
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $57,112 | $27.46 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $59,235 | $28.48 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $49,107 | $23.61 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,213 | $28.47 |
| 5 | Maryland | $54,400 | $26.15 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $57,043 | $27.42 |
| 7 | Michigan | $49,248 | $23.68 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $58,291 | $28.02 |
| 9 | Ohio | $46,164 | $22.19 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $55,745 | $26.80 |
| 11 | Delaware | $56,806 | $27.31 |
| 12 | Illinois | $47,878 | $23.02 |
| 13 | Virginia | $48,035 | $23.09 |
| 14 | Alaska | $50,598 | $24.33 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $58,195 | $27.98 |
| 16 | Arizona | $46,311 | $22.26 |
| 17 | Maine | $49,914 | $24.00 |
| 18 | Texas | $43,883 | $21.10 |
| 19 | Nevada | $49,001 | $23.56 |
| 20 | Vermont | $52,737 | $25.35 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $44,603 | $21.44 |
| 22 | New York | $48,826 | $23.47 |
| 23 | Indiana | $44,541 | $21.41 |
| 24 | Utah | $43,127 | $20.73 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $47,179 | $22.68 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $41,836 | $20.11 |
| 27 | California | $51,471 | $24.75 |
| 28 | Kansas | $43,466 | $20.90 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $46,516 | $22.36 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $45,065 | $21.67 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $44,749 | $21.51 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $42,016 | $20.20 |
| 33 | Missouri | $41,468 | $19.94 |
| 34 | Georgia | $42,677 | $20.52 |
| 35 | Washington | $44,627 | $21.46 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $39,521 | $19.00 |
| 37 | Oregon | $44,508 | $21.40 |
| 38 | Colorado | $43,532 | $20.93 |
| 39 | Florida | $42,706 | $20.53 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $39,352 | $18.92 |
| 41 | Iowa | $40,365 | $19.41 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $42,312 | $20.34 |
| 43 | Alabama | $38,838 | $18.67 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $38,844 | $18.68 |
| 45 | Idaho | $40,261 | $19.36 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $40,231 | $19.34 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $40,343 | $19.40 |
| 48 | Montana | $37,249 | $17.91 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $39,851 | $19.16 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $37,234 | $17.90 |
| 51 | South 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.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwich, CT | $59,643 | $28.67 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $58,219 | $27.99 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $57,704 | $27.74 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $56,990 | $27.40 |
| 5 | Wilmington, DE | $56,929 | $27.37 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $54,466 | $26.19 |
| 7 | Burlington, VT | $52,006 | $25.00 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $49,065 | $23.59 |
| 9 | Las Vegas, NV | $48,851 | $23.49 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $48,493 | $23.31 |
| 11 | Richmond, VA | $47,765 | $22.96 |
| 12 | Fort Wayne, IN | $47,047 | $22.62 |
| 13 | Albuquerque, NM | $44,972 | $21.62 |
| 14 | Seattle, WA | $44,812 | $21.54 |
| 15 | Portland, OR | $44,150 | $21.23 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $44,083 | $21.19 |
| 17 | Dayton, OH | $44,075 | $21.19 |
| 18 | Durham, NC | $43,535 | $20.93 |
| 19 | Denver, CO | $43,506 | $20.92 |
| 20 | Tampa, 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.
What is a bar manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly 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 Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Room Manager | $49,372 | $4,114 | $23.74 | 162,992 |
| Restaurant General Manager | $56,521 | $4,710 | $27.17 | 339,757 |
| Front Of House Manager | $41,163 | $3,430 | $19.79 | 221,210 |
| Food And Beverage Manager | $53,013 | $4,418 | $25.49 | 159,775 |
| Kitchen Manager | $50,448 | $4,204 | $24.25 | 151,781 |
| Restaurant Manager | $52,202 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 225,340 |
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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.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwich Country Club | $69,713 | $33.52 |
| 2 | Club | $57,520 | $27.65 |
| 3 | Maple Software Pvt | $56,171 | $27.01 |
| 4 | Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort | $50,477 | $24.27 |
| 5 | Buffalo Wild Wings | $49,546 | $23.82 |
| 6 | Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants | $49,546 | $23.82 |
| 7 | Flipside, Inc. | $47,596 | $22.88 |
| 8 | Guest Services | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| 9 | Benchmark Group | $46,067 | $22.15 |
| 10 | Goodwin Recruiting | $45,155 | $21.71 |
| 11 | White House Inn | $45,148 | $21.71 |
| 12 | Fricker'S | $45,148 | $21.71 |
| 13 | The Indigo Road Resturant Group | $45,148 | $21.71 |
| 14 | Drive Shack | $45,148 | $21.71 |
| 15 | Sparrow Construction Co Inc | $45,148 | $21.71 |
| 16 | Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $45,020 | $21.64 |
| 17 | Hyatt Hotels | $44,691 | $21.49 |
| 18 | Xponential Fitness | $44,559 | $21.42 |
| 19 | Aimbridge Hospitality | $44,469 | $21.38 |
| 20 | HEI Hotels & Resorts | $44,039 | $21.17 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly 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
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukcampsite | Bar Manager/Cleaner/Warden | Norfolk, VA | 12/16/2024 | $32,432 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas, LLC | Bar Manager-Casino Floor | Hope, ID | 12/15/2024 | $62,000 |
| Outerbankschamber | Weeping Radish Taproom/Bar Manager | Manteo, NC | 12/15/2024 | $50,000 |
| Marriott Hotels Resorts | Bar Manager | Charlotte, NC | 12/13/2024 | $74,000 |
| Bowlero Corp | Bar Manager | Miami, FL | 12/12/2024 | $70,000 |
| New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. | Juice Bar Manager | Capitola, CA | 12/12/2024 | $45,914 |
| Privateinvestigator Hastings | Bar Manager | Rye, NY | 12/11/2024 | $36,465 |
| Villaenterprises | Co Bar Manager at DOS Toros (JFK Terminal 8) | New York, NY | 12/11/2024 | $41,218 |
| Cardiff Union Services Ltd. | Walkabout Bar Staff [December 13Th/14Th] | Independence, KS | 12/10/2024 | $30,387 |
| Tartine | Bar Manager-Manufactory | San Francisco, CA | 12/10/2024 | $75,000 |
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