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Bartenders average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$29,510
- Columbus$28,970
- Elkhart$28,620
- South Bend$28,530
- Lafayette$27,340
- Michigan City$27,280
- Kokomo$27,160
- Fort Wayne$27,130
- Bloomington$26,810
- Evansville$26,360
- Muncie$26,050
- Terre Haute$24,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $29,510 | $22,880 | $21,210 | $24,460 | 96 |
| Columbus | $28,970 | $23,700 | $18,690 | $24,129 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $28,620 | $23,120 | $21,010 | $23,795 | 90 |
| South Bend | $28,530 | $23,000 | $19,880 | $23,796 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $27,340 | $22,680 | $19,460 | $22,997 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $27,280 | $22,430 | $17,630 | $22,906 | 92 |
| Kokomo | $27,160 | $23,060 | $20,530 | $22,681 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $27,130 | $23,010 | $19,000 | $22,752 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $26,810 | $22,370 | $18,700 | $22,361 | 95 |
| Evansville | $26,360 | $22,360 | $18,920 | $22,240 | 92 |
| Muncie | $26,050 | $21,780 | $17,930 | $21,935 | 88 |
| Terre Haute | $24,050 | $21,090 | $17,100 | $20,263 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bartenders salary in other states
More about pay in Indiana
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.
- 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.
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