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Average Starbucks barista salary

$14.2hourly

$25,171 yearly

Entry-level Starbucks barista salary
$19,000 yearly
Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Starbucks pay baristas?

The average salary for Starbucks baristas is $25,171 per year. Starbucks barista salaries range between $19,000 to $32,000 per year. Starbucks baristas earn 15% less than the national average salary for baristas of $29,528.

Location impacts how much a barista at Starbucks can expect to make. Baristas at Starbucks make the most in San Francisco, CA, Minden, NV, and Scottsdale, AZ.

How much does Starbucks pay baristas by location?

Starbucks pays baristas the most in San Francisco, CA, Minden, NV, and Scottsdale, AZ. Additionally, cities like Seattle and New York also report highly competitive salaries for baristas at Starbucks.

Barista Starbucks salary by location

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$27,835$13.38
2Minden, NV$27,066$13.01
3Scottsdale, AZ$26,394$12.69
4Seattle, WA$25,367$12.20
5New York, NY$25,287$12.16
6Denver, CO$24,609$11.83

Highest-paid Starbucks baristas by job level

RankJob titleAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Assistant Manager/Barista$34,009$16-
2Barista, Manager$33,520$16-
3Lead Barista$27,343$13-
4Barista Trainer$27,054$132
5Certified Barista$26,424$13-
6Barista/Shift Leader$26,293$13-
7Barista, Supervisor$25,889$12-
8Barista/Waitress$25,462$12-
9Server/Barista$24,733$12-

Barista salary at Starbucks competitors

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
1Peet's Coffee$37,954$1866
2Caribou Coffee$34,142$162
3It's A Grind Coffee House$31,172$15-
4Scooter's Coffee$30,485$15119
5HMSHost$29,868$1447
6PJ's Coffee$29,865$1472
7Dutch Bros Coffee$29,783$14-
8The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf$28,982$1453
9BIGGBY COFFEE$28,408$1413
10Panera Bread$27,323$13805
11Cafe Services$27,254$135
12Burger King$27,208$13295
13Dunkin' Donuts$26,069$1338
14Teavana$24,790$12-
15McDonald's$24,676$1213739

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