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.
$8.80
Low
$10.90
Average salary
$14.50
High
$12,100
Low
$23,700
Average salary
$50,340
High

Barista Salary Range

Low
$8.80
Average salary
$10.90
Experienced
$12.70
High
$14.50
Low
$12,100
Average salary
$23,700
Experienced
$30,740
High
$50,340
Among Baristas in the U.S., Baristas working for companies like Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Starbucks have higher salaries.

Barista - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
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%
Male
30%

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Barista

How much does a Barista make in the US?
A Barista in the US earns an average of $10.90 gross per hour, which is about $23,700 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Barista updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Barista in the US?
The starting salary of a Barista in the US is around $8.80 gross per hour.
What is the highest salary for a Barista in the US?
The highest salary of a Barista in the US can reach and exceed $14.50 gross per hour. Baristas working for companies like Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Starbucks usually have the highest salaries.
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