Bartenders pay range in Sumter
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,390 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Sumter earn between $15,610 and $29,930.
- $15K10th
- $16K25th
- $18KMedian
- $30K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $25,790 | $2,149 | $12.40 |
| Median | $18,040 | $1,503 | $8.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $15,610 | $1,301 | $7.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,930 | $2,494 | $14.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Sumter vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Bartenders in Sumter earn 9% less than the South Carolina average ($28,440) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -47% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | $25,790 | $18,040 | $15,080 | $48,390 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $28,440 | $19,370 | $15,080 | $59,430 | 10,680 |
| 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 Sumter
On the average salary of $25,790, a single filer in Sumter takes home about $22,633 a year, or $1,886 a month and $871 every two weeks. Taxes take 12% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Sumter a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sumter area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.0), so the average $25,790 buys what about $29,300 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Sumter ($42,890). A typical home costs $210,445, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other South Carolina cities
Sumter ranks 7th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Columbia pays the most ($31,930).
- Columbia$31,930
- Florence$30,000
- Greenville$29,670
- Spartanburg$29,420
- Hilton Head Island$28,920
- Charleston$27,940
- Sumter$25,790
- Myrtle Beach$25,730
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 Sumter: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Sumter?
$12.40 an hour on average, and $8.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Sumter?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $15,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $15,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Sumter?
About $22,633 a year ($1,886 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $25,790.
Do bartenders earn more in Sumter than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 Sumter, SC (44940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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