Bartenders Salary in Kentucky
Bartenders in Kentucky earn a median of $28,780 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,870
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,110; the top 10% earn over $63,140. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,660 median in Kentucky
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,200 median in Kentucky
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,100 median in Kentucky
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,330 median in Kentucky
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,810 median in Kentucky
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130 median in Kentucky
Bartenders pay in Kentucky
How much do bartenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $28,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,110 and the top 10% earn over $63,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.