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Bartender Salary in Arizona (2026)
$21.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,669/year ($3,139/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,840 Bartender jobs in Arizona (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Bartender salary of $45,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,669 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $45,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,228 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,448 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$724 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,669 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,139 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Arizona?
- The median Bartender salary in Arizona is $45,070 per year ($21.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,520 and $73,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $45,070, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $37,669 per year ($3,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 14,840 Bartender jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.