Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Irvine, CA

25,260 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.07/hour ($35,510/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Irvine, CA is $17.07/hour ($35,510/year), with a typical range of $34,490 to $38,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Irvine, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,490 $35,510 $38,210
25th$34,490 Median$35,510 75th$38,210 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Irvine?

The median bartender salary in Irvine, CA is $17.07/hour ($35,510/year), with a typical range of $34,490 to $38,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 25,260 bartenders employed in the Irvine metro area. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Bartender pay bands in Irvine 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.

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$29,118–$42,256
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Entry Level Bartender

Typical entry level band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$29,650–$43,535
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 Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$30,716–$39,061
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 Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$29,118–$42,896
Common on
iCIMS

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

Staff Bartender

Typical staff band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$32,314–$42,256
Common on
Ashby

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

Bartender Career Ladder — Irvine Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$25,567
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$33,734
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$42,612
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$51,489
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$60,367

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Irvine

  • 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 Irvine post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Irvine, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Irvine, CA?
Median $17.07/hour ($35,510/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,490–$38,210. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Irvine?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 25,260 Bartender roles employed in the Irvine metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Irvine 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 Irvine and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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