How much does a Barista make?
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$35,639
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Barista is $35,639 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $31,940 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,699 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Barista
Some related job titles are Cafe and Barista Salaries with median pay of $35,767, Waitress Salaries with median pay of $38,288, Cashier/Barista Salaries with median pay of $33,006, Hostess Salaries with median pay of $32,436.
Top Paying Companies
For a Barista in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Barista in United States. Employers include Intel Corporation, US Department of Veterans Affairs and BlackRock.
Top Paying Companies
For Barista in United States
| 1 | Intel Corporation | $48,314 | |
| 2 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $47,231 | |
| 3 | BlackRock | $45,633 | |
| 4 | Indeed | $45,189 | |
| 5 | Microsoft | $45,060 | |
| 6 | Liberty Mutual Insurance | $43,987 | |
| 7 | Nuvrei Pastries | $42,755 | |
| 8 | Kaiser Permanente | $42,747 | |
| 9 | Tesla | $41,978 | |
| 10 | Amazon | $41,882 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Barista in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Barista in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $47,231, Insurance with a median total pay of $43,987, Financial Services with a median total pay of $40,970, Information Technology with a median total pay of $40,690, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $40,575.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$47,231
26% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Barista is US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
A Barista salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Barista in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $22,279 to $39,715 per year, based on 14 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Barista in US can make a salary range of $19,395 to $36,880 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 11,423 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Barista gets the highest compensation are Bluestone Lane Coffee, Ralph Lauren and Blue Bottle Coffee Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 25.96% more than smaller companies for a Barista.
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Barista pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Barista is $31,940 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Barista salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 59164 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Barista employees.
The highest salary for a Barista in United States is $45,347 per year.
The lowest salary for a Barista in United States is $22,497 per year.
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