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Bartender salary in Australia

How much does a Bartender make in Australia?

Average base salary

$34.12

The average salary for a bartender is $34.12 per hour in Australia. 1.1k salaries reported, updated at 7 June 2026

Bartender job openings in Australia

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Cook and bartender
SPORTIES CAFE AND RESTAURANT
Alice Springs NT
$65,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bartender in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Trippas White Group
 
$96,031per year
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D2C
 
$93,600per year
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Winning Group
 
$88,400per year
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Airport Retail Enterprises
 
$85,412per year
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Oaks Hotels
 
$80,652per year
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The Grand Hotel
 
$77,948per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Bartenders

  1. Alexandria NSW
    $37.60 per hour
  2. Surry Hills NSW
    $35.37 per hour
  3. Canberra ACT
    $34.85 per hour
  4. Sydney NSW
    $34.72 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $34.25 per hour

Where can a Bartender earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Bartender get paid in Australia?

Junior Bartender

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Average $36.90 per hour

Senior Bartender

Job openings
Average $34.62 per hour