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Bartender Salary in Montana (2026)
$12.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,563/year ($1,880/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $32,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,370 Bartender jobs in Montana (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Bartender salary of $26,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $22,563 — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
| Gross (median) | $26,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$991 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,990 |
| Montana state income tax | −$466 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,563 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,880 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Montana?
- The median Bartender salary in Montana is $26,010 per year ($12.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,310 and $28,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Montana?
- On the median salary of $26,010, a single filer in Montana takes home about $22,563 per year ($1,880 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 5,370 Bartender jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.