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Bartender Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$12.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,142/year ($1,928/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,420 Bartender jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Bartender salary of $26,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,142 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $26,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,058 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$621 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,142 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,928 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Minnesota?
- The median Bartender salary in Minnesota is $26,900 per year ($12.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,850 and $33,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $26,900, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $23,142 per year ($1,928 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 24,420 Bartender jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.