Bartender salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $53,352 — Queensland sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Bartender salary of $53,352 — after $6,594 income tax and $1,067 Medicare levy (2025–26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Group★ 4.4 | $67,184 | $61,256 – $73,112 |
| Rydges★ 3.4 | $60,268 | $51,376 – $69,160 |
| Funlab★ 3.2 | $59,280 | $55,328 – $61,256 |
| Felons Brewing★ 3.4 | $59,280 | $42,346 – $59,280 |
| Australian Venue Co.★ 3.5 | $55,328 | $42,346 – $70,108 |
| Hilton★ 3.8 | $52,364 | $45,448 – $59,280 |
| Star Entertainment Group★ 3.2 | $50,388 | $45,448 – $67,184 |
| Accor★ 3.9 | $50,388 | $41,496 – $59,280 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $49,400 | $38,018 – $67,579 |
| Hamilton Island★ 3.5 | $46,021 | $45,448 – $46,574 |
| Kingpin Bowling★ 2.9 | $41,990 | $39,520 – $44,460 |
Bartender pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.