Bartenders pay range in Valdosta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,720 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Valdosta earn between $16,720 and $40,910.
- $15K10th
- $17K25th
- $26KMedian
- $41K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,450 | $2,621 | $15.12 |
| Median | $25,920 | $2,160 | $12.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $16,720 | $1,393 | $8.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,910 | $3,409 | $19.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Valdosta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bartenders in Valdosta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($30,330) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $31,450 | $25,920 | $15,110 | $70,720 | 170 |
| Georgia | $30,330 | $22,830 | $15,840 | $53,310 | 14,600 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Valdosta
On the average salary of $31,450, a single filer in Valdosta takes home about $26,629 a year, or $2,219 a month and $1,024 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Valdosta a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Valdosta area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $31,450 buys what about $35,629 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Valdosta ($39,110). A typical home costs $226,628, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Georgia cities
Valdosta ranks 8th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($35,410).
- Hinesville$35,410
- Gainesville$34,020
- Dalton$33,070
- Brunswick$32,840
- Savannah$32,450
- Warner Robins$31,800
- Macon$31,750
- Valdosta$31,450
- Rome$31,250
- Atlanta$29,730
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Valdosta: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Valdosta?
$15.12 an hour on average, and $12.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Valdosta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $16,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Valdosta?
About $26,629 a year ($2,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,450.
Do bartenders earn more in Valdosta than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Valdosta, GA (46660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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