Bartender Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median bartender in the Charlotte area earns $37,390 a year ($17.98 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 3% above the North Carolina median ($36,470). Half of the 5,660 bartenders there earn between $22,630 and $60,250.
Median $37,390
10th: $17,30090th: $78,780
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,300 | $16,180 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $22,630 | $21,740 | $27,400 |
| Median | $37,390 | $36,470 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $60,250 | $57,010 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $78,780 | $74,450 | $73,770 |
| Average | $43,270 | $41,200 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 5,660 | 20,070 | 756,390 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- Raleigh, NC: $36,120
- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
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- Fast Food Worker: $28,880
- Waiter: $36,430
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- Food Service Supervisor: $47,280
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.