Bartenders pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,680 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Pittsburgh earn between $20,740 and $44,560.
- $17K10th
- $21K25th
- $30KMedian
- $45K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,820 | $2,902 | $16.74 |
| Median | $29,750 | $2,479 | $14.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $20,740 | $1,728 | $9.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bartenders in Pittsburgh earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($35,460) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $34,820 | $29,750 | $17,300 | $61,680 | 8,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,460 | $28,420 | $17,460 | $62,830 | 37,490 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $34,820, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $29,089 a year, or $2,424 a month and $1,119 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $34,820 buys what about $36,780 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 8th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($41,320).
- Philadelphia$41,320
- Allentown$38,910
- Lancaster$36,090
- York$35,740
- Harrisburg$35,220
- Reading$35,110
- State College$34,830
- Pittsburgh$34,820
- Scranton$34,700
- Chambersburg$33,680
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$16.74 an hour on average, and $14.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $20,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $29,089 a year ($2,424 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,820. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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