Bartender salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $53,352 — South Australia sits $2,964 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Bartender salary of $56,316 — after $7,528 income tax and $1,126 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton★ 3.8 | $178,077 | $49,400 – $306,754 |
| The Bath Hotel★ 4.0 | $64,773 | $62,046 – $67,500 |
| Black Rhino Group★ 2.7 | $64,773 | $62,264 – $67,263 |
| Stamford Hotels & Resorts★ 2.7 | $63,212 | $60,308 – $66,117 |
| Arkaba Hotel★ 4.6 | $62,244 | $61,256 – $63,232 |
| Adelaide Oval★ 3.8 | $61,256 | $61,256 – $71,136 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $59,320 | $56,612 – $62,027 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $57,521 | $47,424 – $66,907 |
| The Feathers Hotel★ 2.8 | $57,304 | $56,454 – $57,304 |
| Australian Venue Co.★ 3.5 | $55,012 | $52,562 – $57,462 |
| SKYCITY Adelaide★ 3.8 | $51,376 | $47,049 – $59,557 |
| Mount Lofty House★ 3.3 | $50,348 | $48,629 – $52,068 |
| IHG Hotels and Resorts★ 3.9 | $49,617 | $47,760 – $51,475 |
| Hogs Breath Cafe★ 2.9 | $43,650 | $42,010 – $45,270 |
| TGI Fridays★ 3.4 | $41,928 | $40,106 – $43,751 |
| The Meat and Wine★ 3.8 | $41,476 | $40,212 – $42,741 |
| Beach Burrito★ 3.3 | $39,814 | $38,030 – $41,598 |
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
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.