How much do high class bartenders get paid per hour?

Surprisingly, almost all bartenders get the minimum wage. The value in the job comes from tips. If the bartender mixes drinks for a barmaid, he gets a cut of her tips, in addition to the tips he makes for the service at the bar. Private parties are charged at an agreed upon price in advance. A good bartender can make in excess of $300 per night...on a good night. The variability of the trade makes it an unsteady career.