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Barback in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$14.28
78% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $12.62
Min: $2.83
Max: $28.00
Barback Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,068
Barback Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Barback Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 35%
Part Time 24%
Full/Part Time 38%
Seasonal 4%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $12.62
Low: $2.83
High: $25.50
Casual $12.62
Low: $2.83
High: $25.50
Fast Food $13.35
Low: $8.00
High: $22.00
Hotel $15.78
Low: $10.00
High: $26.75
Other $16.50
Low: $7.25
High: $25.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $12.62
Low: $2.83
High: $26.75
2-4 years $12.62
Low: $8.00
High: $25.50
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Barback Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Bartender
$13.37
Median $12.51
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Busser
$14.67
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Service Assistant
$14.59
Median $15.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Bar Manager
$74,436
Median $76.5K
Low: $31.2K
High: $120K
Kitchen Porter
$18.92
Median $18.50
Low: $14.25
High: $27.50
Barista
$19.19
Median $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
Cocktail Server
$13.31
Median $12.50
Low: $3.80
High: $24.00
Sommelier
$18.79
Median $17.25
Low: $11.35
High: $38.46
Host
$19.16
Median $19.00
Low: $11.35
High: $27.50
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
59%
Dental Insurance
55%
Vision Insurance
52%
Paid Time Off
47%
401(k)
36%
Commuter Benefits
40%
Potential Bonuses
14%
Dining Discounts
68%
Wellness Program
19%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Benefit Trends
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Career Resources for Barback

Top Required Skills for a Barback
Teamwork
75.84% have this skill
Attention to Detail
61.14% have this skill
Communication
58.99% have this skill
Organizational Skills
58.52% have this skill
Time Management
55.9% have this skill
Adaptability
54.59% have this skill
Barback Jobs in the US

Barback

The Kitchen Table at JBBDCo
Shepherdsville, KY
Full Time
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.  We bring...
View Job$8/hr

Barback

Bar Crenn
San Francisco, CA
Full Time
About Crenn Dining Group At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability, artistry and equity. We create culinary experiences that challenge...
View Job$23-$26/hr

Barback

Double Knot - NYC
New York, NY
Full/Part Time
Double Knot NYC brings the Schulson Collective’s award-winning concept to the heart of Manhattan. This bi-level Japanese restaurant and cocktail lounge offers a dynamic...
View Job$11/hr

Barback

L.A. Jackson
Nashville, TN
Full Time
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.  We bring...
View Job$5/hr

Bar Prep

L.A. Jackson
Nashville, TN
Full Time
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.  We bring...
View Job$17-$18/hr

Barback

Capon's Chophouse
Hackensack, NJ
Full Time
About Us:We are a dynamic hospitality group operating several distinct, elevated culinary concepts across New York City. From refined casual to upscale dining, our...
View Job$6/hr

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