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Bartender Salary in Colorado (2026)
$18.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,879/year ($2,657/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,000 Bartender jobs in Colorado (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Bartender salary of $38,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,879 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $38,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,400 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,920 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$971 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,879 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,657 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Colorado?
- The median Bartender salary in Colorado is $38,170 per year ($18.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,430 and $62,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $38,170, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $31,879 per year ($2,657 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 17,000 Bartender jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.