Bartenders pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,640 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Kokomo earn between $20,530 and $30,180.
- $18K10th
- $21K25th
- $23KMedian
- $30K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,160 | $2,263 | $13.06 |
| Median | $23,060 | $1,922 | $11.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $20,530 | $1,711 | $9.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,180 | $2,515 | $14.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bartenders in Kokomo earn about the same as the Indiana average ($27,780) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $27,160 | $23,060 | $17,630 | $38,640 | 180 |
| Indiana | $27,780 | $22,770 | $17,050 | $45,000 | 12,880 |
| 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 Kokomo
On the average salary of $27,160, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $22,681 a year, or $1,890 a month and $872 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $27,160 buys what about $30,296 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 7th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($29,510).
- 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
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 Kokomo: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Kokomo?
$13.06 an hour on average, and $11.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $20,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $22,681 a year ($1,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,160. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do bartenders earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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