Bartender salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Bartender salary of $53,352 — after $6,326 income tax and $1,067 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Bartender roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Funlab★ 3.2 | $59,280 | $53,352 – $63,252 |
| Crown Resorts★ 3.8 | $55,466 | $45,922 – $99,393 |
| Merivale★ 3.5 | $55,328 | $44,420 – $69,160 |
| Australian Venue Co.★ 3.5 | $53,352 | $43,136 – $63,845 |
| Star Entertainment Group★ 3.2 | $53,352 | $47,424 – $83,644 |
| Solotel★ 3.9 | $52,364 | $44,480 – $66,650 |
| Rydges★ 3.4 | $51,376 | $47,424 – $69,160 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $50,388 | $40,508 – $64,082 |
| Redcape Hospitality★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $316 – $61,256 |
| Hilton★ 3.8 | $49,400 | $43,472 – $306,754 |
| TGI Fridays★ 3.4 | $48,412 | $39,520 – $53,727 |
Bartender pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.