Hospitality salaries · MA000009
Bartender / Mixologist Salary in Australia
Bartenders and mixologists run the bar — pouring drinks, mixing cocktails and looking after guests. From craft cocktail bars to busy pubs, skilled bartenders are always in demand across Australia.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$27.97/hr
Award base — casual
$34.96/hr
Full-time (annual)
$55,269/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L3), effective 1 July 2026. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What bartender / mixologists actually earn on Tavro
NO MEDIAN YET
Not enough live bartender / mixologist listings to publish a median that would mean anything. The award floor above still applies.
Bartender / Mixologist pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a bartender / mixologist in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a bartender / mixologist is about $27.97/hr full-time, or $34.96/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2026. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a bartender / mixologist earn per year?
A full-time bartender / mixologist on the award base rate earns roughly $55,269 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do bartender / mixologists get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
Looking for bartender / mixologist work?
Every listing shows the salary upfront — no guessing.