Barista salary.
The pay that employers state in live barista postings. Predicted salaries are left out.
1,258 postings with pay, of 3,411 open · counted 24 Sep 2026
Median yearly pay
$36,400
p25 $33,300p75 $41,600p90 $47,800
Short answer
A barista earns a median of $36,400 a year, based on 1,258 live job postings that state pay (24 Sep 2026). The middle half earns $33,300 to $41,600.
Pay by level.
- Entry level$37,400503
- Mid level$36,40035
- SeniorToo few postings with pay to show a figure.3
- LeadToo few postings with pay to show a figure.11
- ExecutiveToo few postings with pay to show a figure.2
We show a level only when 25 or more postings state pay. A posting that spans levels counts at its lowest level.
Remote, hybrid or on-site
- On-site$36,4001,258
By country
- United States$36,4001,206
- Canada$36,40026
- United KingdomToo few13
- NetherlandsToo few6
- IrelandToo few2
Skills employers ask for.
Share of the 3,411 open barista postings that list each skill.
Practise the questions for these skills- customer service75%
- Hospitality27%
- Retail15%
- Sales5%
- Food & Beverage5%
- Cash Handling4%
- food service4%
- food and beverage3%
Where baristas move next.
- Retail supervisor+$5,200Median $41,600 · 5,847 open
Skills to add
Retail (49%), Sales (34%), Retail Management (25%) - Cook+$7,300Median $43,700 · 6,231 open
Skills to add
Food Safety (39%), Food Preparation (22%), HACCP (20%) - Store manager+$23,900Median $60,300 · 5,437 open
Skills to add
Retail (44%), Leadership (41%), Sales (38%)
Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills and pay a higher median.
3,411 barista jobs are open today.
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How we count.
Where do these numbers come from?
From live barista postings in the neverapply index where the employer published a pay range. We take the middle of each range, convert it to a yearly amount in US dollars, and leave out every salary that was only predicted.
How often is this page updated?
Every week. We last counted on 2026-09-24. A role keeps its page only while at least 100 of its live postings state pay.
Why is my country or level missing?
We show a country or a level only when 25 or more of its live postings state pay. Most employers outside the US do not publish a pay range yet, so most figures here come from US postings.
How do I use this in a salary negotiation?
Use the median as the floor you compare offers with, and aim near the 75th percentile when your experience matches the role. Say where the number comes from: live job postings that state pay.
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