Bartenders pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,580 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Topeka earn between $19,290 and $49,830.
- $17K10th
- $19K25th
- $28KMedian
- $50K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,560 | $3,047 | $17.58 |
| Median | $27,860 | $2,322 | $13.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $19,290 | $1,608 | $9.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,830 | $4,152 | $23.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Bartenders in Topeka earn about the same as the Kansas average ($35,780) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $36,560 | $27,860 | $16,520 | $67,580 | 470 |
| Kansas | $35,780 | $27,940 | $17,150 | $66,010 | 5,430 |
| 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 Topeka
On the average salary of $36,560, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $30,316 a year, or $2,526 a month and $1,166 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Topeka a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Topeka area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $36,560 buys what about $41,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($39,160).
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 Topeka: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Topeka?
$17.58 an hour on average, and $13.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $19,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Topeka?
About $30,316 a year ($2,526 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,560.
Do bartenders earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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