Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Indianapolis, IN

4,480 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $11.00/hour ($22,880/year) median · 33% below the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Indianapolis, IN is $11.00/hour ($22,880/year), with a typical range of $21,210 to $36,170 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$11.00/hour ($22,880/year)	BLS

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Bartender pay in Indianapolis, IN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Indianapolis metro. Half of Bartenders earn inside that band.

25th$21,210 Median$22,880 75th$36,170 vs US33% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Indianapolis?

The median bartender salary in Indianapolis, IN is $11.00/hour ($22,880/year), with a typical range of $21,210 to $36,170 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,480 bartenders employed in the Indianapolis metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Indianapolis by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Indianapolis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range: $20,820–$28,050
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Indianapolis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range: $20,820–$26,815
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Indianapolis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range: $20,477–$27,227
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Bartender

Typical mid level band in Indianapolis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range: $20,134–$28,874
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Bartender

Typical senior band in Indianapolis

Example (illustrative)

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Typical pay range: $21,850–$28,050
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Bartender Career Ladder — Indianapolis Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Indianapolis’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$16,473
Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$21,736
Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$27,456
Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$33,176
Lead Bartender12+ yrs$38,896

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3011, Bartender).

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Indianapolis

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Indianapolis post Bartender jobs

Employers in the Indianapolis metro typically post Bartender roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Bartender in Indianapolis, IN — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Indianapolis, IN?: Median $11.00/hour ($22,880/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $21,210–$36,170. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Indianapolis?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,480 Bartender roles employed in the Indianapolis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Indianapolis employers use for Bartender?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Bartender jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Bartender openings in Indianapolis and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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