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Bartender Salary in Alabama (2026)
$13.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,443/year ($1,954/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,560 Bartender jobs in Alabama (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Bartender salary of $27,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,443 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $27,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,140 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,209 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,443 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Alabama?
- The median Bartender salary in Alabama is $27,980 per year ($13.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,480 and $35,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $27,980, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $23,443 per year ($1,954 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 6,560 Bartender jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.