Bartender Salary in Ohio (2026)
$14.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,859/year ($2,238/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,420 Bartender jobs in Ohio (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Bartender salary of $30,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,859 — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
| Gross (median) | $30,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,526 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,362 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$133 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,859 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,238 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Ohio?
- The median Bartender salary in Ohio is $30,880 per year ($14.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,720 and $44,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $30,880, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $26,859 per year ($2,238 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 27,420 Bartender jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.