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Bartender Salary in Florida (2026)
$16.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,423/year ($2,535/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,170 Bartender jobs in Florida (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Bartender salary of $35,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $30,423 — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,038 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,689 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,423 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,535 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Florida?
- The median Bartender salary in Florida is $35,150 per year ($16.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,140 and $46,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Florida?
- On the median salary of $35,150, a single filer in Florida takes home about $30,423 per year ($2,535 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.4%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 55,170 Bartender jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.