Bartenders salary
in Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Middle 50%
- $17,670–$47,540
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #211 of 453
Bartenders in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro earn a median of $30,640 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,340 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 6% above the KY statewide median of $28,780. It ranks #211 of 453 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Bartenders pay in other KY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $29,120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $26,800 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $25,690 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $24,100 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $21,860 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Bartenders. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN LEXINGTON
Questions
What is the average Bartenders salary in Lexington?
The BLS median is $30,640 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,340 jobs pay between $17,670 and $47,540. The 10th percentile is $16,210 and the 90th is $63,490.
Is Lexington a high-paying metro for Bartenders?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $34,340 and 6% above the KY statewide median of $28,780. It ranks #211 of 453 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bartenders make an hour in Lexington?
About $14.73 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,640 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $8.50–$22.86 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.