Barista Salary in the US
$10.90
per hour
per year
$23,700
per year
per hour
Bonus
$400/year
Barista - Average Salary
The average salary for a Barista is $10.90 per hour ($23,700 per year), which is $29,790 (-56%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Barista can expect an average starting salary of $8.80. The highest salaries can exceed $14.50.
A Barista can expect an average starting salary of $8.80. The highest salaries can exceed $14.50.
$8.80
Low
$10.90
Average salary
$14.50
High
$12,100
Low
$23,700
Average salary
$50,340
High
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Barista Salary Range
Among Baristas in the U.S., Baristas working for companies like Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Starbucks have higher salaries.
Barista - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Barista | $29K/year | +22% |
| Whole Foods Barista | $28K/year | +18% |
| Barnes & Noble Barista | $27K/year | +15% |
Barista - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Barista with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $10.10 per hour. A mid level Barista with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $10.50, while an experienced Barista with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $12.50. Baristas with more than 20 years of experience earn $13 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Barista
| Late Career | ▲ +19% |
| Experienced | ▲ +15% |
| Average Salary | $10.90/hour |
| Mid Level | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -7% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
70%
70%
Male
30%
30%
Barista - Jobs by Location
Barista - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Barista jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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