Updated 2026-07-05 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Bartender jobs in Philadelphia, PA

14,210 bartenders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.33/hour ($36,040/year) median · 5% above the national median.

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The median bartender salary in Philadelphia, PA is $17.33/hour ($36,040/year), with a typical range of $27,020 to $47,420 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Bartender pay in Philadelphia, PA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $27,020 $36,040 $47,420
25th$27,020 Median$36,040 75th$47,420 vs US5% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (SOC 35-3011, Bartender). Full Bartender salary guide →

What is a Bartender salary in Philadelphia?

The median bartender salary in Philadelphia, PA is $17.33/hour ($36,040/year), with a typical range of $27,020 to $47,420 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 14,210 bartenders employed in the Philadelphia metro area.

Bartender pay bands in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$34,418–$42,238
Common on
iCIMS

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 Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$33,337–$44,185
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$33,337–$41,590
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$34,418–$42,238
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Bartender

Typical lead band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$31,174–$42,887
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Bartender Career Ladder — Philadelphia Metro

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

  1. Entry Bartender0–2 yrs$25,948
  2. Mid Bartender2–5 yrs$34,238
  3. Senior Bartender5–8 yrs$43,248
  4. Staff Bartender8–12 yrs$52,258
  5. Lead Bartender12+ yrs$61,268

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

Employers in the Bartender hiring market in Philadelphia

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

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 Philadelphia post Bartender jobs

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

Bartender in Philadelphia, PA — Common Questions

How much does a Bartender earn in Philadelphia, PA?
Median $17.33/hour ($36,040/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $27,020–$47,420. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Bartender jobs are there in Philadelphia?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 14,210 Bartender roles employed in the Philadelphia metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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