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Bartender Salary in Washington (2026)
$26.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,039/year ($3,920/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,800 Bartender jobs in Washington (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Bartender salary of $55,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $47,039 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,520 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,271 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,039 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,920 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Washington?
- The median Bartender salary in Washington is $55,830 per year ($26.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,930 and $62,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Washington?
- On the median salary of $55,830, a single filer in Washington takes home about $47,039 per year ($3,920 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 16,800 Bartender jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.