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Bartender Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$11.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $20,597/year ($1,716/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $20,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $23,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,520 Bartender jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Bartender salary of $23,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $20,597 — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
| Gross (median) | $23,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$736 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,795 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$333 |
| Take-home (annual) | $20,597 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,716 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Wisconsin?
- The median Bartender salary in Wisconsin is $23,460 per year ($11.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $20,910 and $29,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $23,460, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $20,597 per year ($1,716 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 29,520 Bartender jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.