Bartender Salary in Texas (2026)
$10.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $20,295/year ($1,691/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 59,000 Bartender jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Bartender salary of $22,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $20,295 — an effective tax rate of 10.6%.
| Gross (median) | $22,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$659 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,736 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $20,295 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,691 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Texas?
- The median Bartender salary in Texas is $22,690 per year ($10.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,680 and $40,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Texas?
- On the median salary of $22,690, a single filer in Texas takes home about $20,295 per year ($1,691 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 10.6%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 59,000 Bartender jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.