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Bartender Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,055/year ($3,171/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,370 Bartender jobs in Virginia (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Bartender salary of $47,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,055 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,468 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,601 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,946 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,055 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,171 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Virginia?
- The median Bartender salary in Virginia is $47,070 per year ($22.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,640 and $73,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $47,070, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $38,055 per year ($3,171 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 13,370 Bartender jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.