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Bar Manager in the US

Average Base Salary Compensation
$73,537
22% of roles are tipped, 76% of roles are paid salary
Median $75K
Min: $31.2K
Max: $120K
Bar Manager Compensation Ranges
Based on
395
Bar Manager Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Bar Manager Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 90%
Full/Part Time 6%
Part Time 4%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $75K
Low: $31.2K
High: $110K
Casual $73.5K
Low: $31.2K
High: $110K
Fast Food $72.8K
Low: $41.6K
High: $100K
Hotel $72.5K
Low: $62.4K
High: $110K
Other $75K
Low: $31.2K
High: $110K
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $70K
Low: $36.4K
High: $100K
2-4 years $74.3K
Low: $31.2K
High: $110K
4+ years $80K
Low: $42.6K
High: $105K
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Bar Manager Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Bartender
$13.30
Median $12.50
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Floor Manager
$71,428
Median $72.2K
Low: $38K
High: $104K
Assistant General Manager
$76,732
Median $77.5K
Low: $43K
High: $110K
Barback
$14.22
Median $12.80
Low: $5.00
High: $27.00
Server
$14.01
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Sommelier
$18.99
Median $17.28
Low: $11.65
High: $38.46
Busser
$14.64
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.50
General Manager
$87,282
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Service Manager
$75,078
Median $75K
Low: $52K
High: $100K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
78%
Dental Insurance
65%
Vision Insurance
62%
Paid Time Off
77%
401(k)
47%
Commuter Benefits
40%
Potential Bonuses
41%
Dining Discounts
64%
Wellness Program
16%
Life Insurance
6%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Bar Manager

Top Required Skills for a Bar Manager
Leadership
62.78% have this skill
Communication
62.28% have this skill
Adaptability
54.43% have this skill
Attention to Detail
53.92% have this skill
Customer Service
52.41% have this skill
Training Others
51.14% have this skill
Bar Manager Jobs in the US

Bar Manager

Renwick Hospitality Group
New York, NY
Full Time
Our long‑tenured Bar Manager is moving on to an exciting new project, and we’re looking for the next leader to step into this key...
View Job$85,000 - $95,000

Bar Manager

Aqua - NYC
New York, NY
Full Time
A Bar Manager oversees the staff and operations of a bar by making sure it’s clean, functioning efficiently and inviting for customers to relax...
View Job$85,000 - $90,000

Bar Manager

Night on Earth
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Night on Earth is seeking a Bar Manager. The Bar Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the bar program, ensuring consistency, quality,...
View Job$70,000 - $80,000

Bar Manager

Hot Tin - Pontchartrain Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Full Time
The Opportunity Hot Tin is the rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel, one of New Orleans' most storied addresses. It's an intimate, elevated cocktail...
View Job$55,000 - $65,000

Bar Manager

Mixteca Philly
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY: The Bar Manager’s primary focus will be on developing, maintaining and growing the beverage program and service at Mixteca Philly, while on...
View Job$80,000 - $90,000

Bar Manager

Walker Hotel - Tribeca
New York, NY
Full Time
Bar Manager Job DescriptionWalker Hotel Tribeca The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing daily bar operations at Walker Hotel Tribeca, ensuring a high level...
View Job$70,000 - $85,000

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