Bartender salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $53,352 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swillhouse★ 3.1 | $64,900 | $55,000 – $70,000 |
| Funlab★ 3.2 | $59,280 | $51,376 – $61,098 |
| Australian Venue Co.★ 3.5 | $58,154 | $44,203 – $65,248 |
| Hunter Street Hospitality★ 3.4 | $57,877 | $55,328 – $69,160 |
| Star Entertainment Group★ 3.2 | $57,541 | $49,400 – $92,022 |
| RSL★ 3.9 | $57,304 | $51,376 – $65,208 |
| Merivale★ 3.5 | $55,328 | $45,349 – $69,279 |
| Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel★ 3.2 | $52,364 | $41,496 – $59,280 |
| Solotel★ 3.9 | $51,376 | $43,512 – $67,125 |
| Laundy Hotels★ 2.9 | $51,376 | $41,496 – $61,256 |
| Redcape Hospitality★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $316 – $61,256 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $47,424 | $41,496 – $59,280 |
| Bondi Pizza★ 3.5 | $45,448 | $39,520 – $55,051 |
Bartender pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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.