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Bartender Salary in Indiana (2026)
$10.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $19,689/year ($1,641/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $20,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,880 Bartender jobs in Indiana (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Bartender salary of $22,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $19,689 — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
| Gross (median) | $22,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$667 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,742 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$672 |
| Take-home (annual) | $19,689 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,641 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Indiana?
- The median Bartender salary in Indiana is $22,770 per year ($10.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $20,220 and $30,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $22,770, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $19,689 per year ($1,641 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.5%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 12,880 Bartender jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.