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Gig Worker Pay Rates by Role and City (2026)
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How much do gig workers make? It depends on the role, the local market, and tips. The table below shows typical hourly ranges by role across major metros. These are market ranges — on Chambazo the employer sets the exact rate per gig, and the worker keeps 100% of it.
| Puesto | Miami | New York | Los Angeles | Chicago | Houston | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartenders + propinas | $28–$48/hr | $39–$67/hr | $35–$60/hr | $31–$54/hr | $28–$48/hr | $29–$49/hr |
| Servers + propinas | $24–$36/hr | $34–$50/hr | $30–$45/hr | $27–$40/hr | $24–$36/hr | $24–$37/hr |
| Event Staff | $22–$34/hr | $31–$48/hr | $28–$43/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $22–$35/hr |
| Catering Staff | $24–$36/hr | $34–$50/hr | $30–$45/hr | $27–$40/hr | $24–$36/hr | $24–$37/hr |
| House Cleaners | $26–$42/hr | $36–$59/hr | $33–$53/hr | $29–$47/hr | $26–$42/hr | $27–$43/hr |
| Party Staff + propinas | $24–$40/hr | $34–$56/hr | $30–$50/hr | $27–$45/hr | $24–$40/hr | $24–$41/hr |
| Warehouse Workers | $20–$30/hr | $28–$42/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $20–$30/hr | $20–$31/hr |
| Movers + propinas | $26–$42/hr | $36–$59/hr | $33–$53/hr | $29–$47/hr | $26–$42/hr | $27–$43/hr |
| Delivery Drivers + propinas | $22–$34/hr | $31–$48/hr | $28–$43/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $22–$35/hr |
| Cleaners | $26–$42/hr | $36–$59/hr | $33–$53/hr | $29–$47/hr | $26–$42/hr | $27–$43/hr |
| Valets + propinas | $22–$32/hr | $31–$45/hr | $28–$40/hr | $25–$36/hr | $22–$32/hr | $22–$33/hr |
| Security Guards | $28–$45/hr | $39–$63/hr | $35–$56/hr | $31–$50/hr | $28–$45/hr | $29–$46/hr |
| Bussers + propinas | $20–$32/hr | $28–$45/hr | $25–$40/hr | $22–$36/hr | $20–$32/hr | $20–$33/hr |
| Barbacks + propinas | $20–$32/hr | $28–$45/hr | $25–$40/hr | $22–$36/hr | $20–$32/hr | $20–$33/hr |
| Food Runners + propinas | $20–$32/hr | $28–$45/hr | $25–$40/hr | $22–$36/hr | $20–$32/hr | $20–$33/hr |
| Hosts & Hostesses | $20–$30/hr | $28–$42/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $20–$30/hr | $20–$31/hr |
| Baristas + propinas | $20–$30/hr | $28–$42/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $20–$30/hr | $20–$31/hr |
| Line Cooks | $24–$40/hr | $34–$56/hr | $30–$50/hr | $27–$45/hr | $24–$40/hr | $24–$41/hr |
| Prep Cooks | $24–$40/hr | $34–$56/hr | $30–$50/hr | $27–$45/hr | $24–$40/hr | $24–$41/hr |
| Dishwashers | $20–$30/hr | $28–$42/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $20–$30/hr | $20–$31/hr |
| Brand Ambassadors | $22–$34/hr | $31–$48/hr | $28–$43/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $22–$35/hr |
| Setup & Teardown Crew | $22–$34/hr | $31–$48/hr | $28–$43/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $22–$35/hr |
| General Labor | $20–$30/hr | $28–$42/hr | $25–$38/hr | $22–$34/hr | $20–$30/hr | $20–$31/hr |
| Boat & Marine Crew + propinas | $28–$50/hr | $39–$70/hr | $35–$63/hr | $31–$56/hr | $28–$50/hr | $29–$51/hr |
| Production & AV Crew | $30–$55/hr | $42–$77/hr | $38–$69/hr | $34–$62/hr | $30–$55/hr | $31–$56/hr |
Son rangos típicos del mercado, no ofertas — el pago real lo fija quien publica en cada chamba. En los puestos con propina, el 100% de la propina va encima. Actualizado el 2026-06-23.
What drives gig pay
Three things move the number: the role (skilled roles like bartending and line cooking pay more than general labor), the local cost of living (a bartender in San Francisco or New York earns more per hour than in Memphis), and tips (tipped roles can add meaningfully to take-home).
On Chambazo the posted rate is what the worker takes home — there is no worker fee skimming it down. The 15% platform fee is paid by the employer, so a posted $25/hr means $25/hr to the worker.
Tipped vs non-tipped roles
Bartenders, servers, party staff, valets, baristas, bussers, barbacks and food runners are typically tipped — and 100% of tips go to the worker. Event staff, cleaners, warehouse, setup crew and general labor are usually non-tipped but often pay a higher flat hourly.
When comparing gigs, factor tips into tipped roles and the steadier flat rate into non-tipped ones.
How to read the table
Ranges are typical market rates, not guarantees or offers. Actual pay is always set by the employer on each individual gig. Metros are shown to illustrate how cost of living shifts the range — your city’s page has the local number.
Preguntas frecuentes
How much do bartenders make per hour?+
Bartenders typically earn a market range that varies by metro (roughly $18–$35/hr in Miami, higher in high-cost cities like New York or San Francisco), plus 100% of tips. The employer sets the exact rate per gig.
Do gig workers keep their tips?+
Yes — 100% of tips go to the worker on Chambazo, on top of the posted rate.
Is the posted rate what I actually take home?+
Yes. Workers pay no platform fee, so the posted rate is the take-home rate. The 15% fee is charged to the employer.
Why does pay differ by city?+
Local cost of living. The same role pays more per hour in high-cost metros (New York, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle) and less in lower-cost ones — your city’s page shows the local range.
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