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Barista in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$19.19
55% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $19.00
Min: $13.25
Max: $35.00
Barista Compensation Ranges
Based on
2,904
Barista Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Barista Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 40%
Full/Part Time 27%
Part Time 33%
Seasonal 1%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $18.00
Low: $13.50
High: $31.50
Casual $18.00
Low: $13.25
High: $31.50
Fast Food $18.00
Low: $13.25
High: $31.50
Hotel $17.88
Low: $14.00
High: $24.00
Other $20.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $31.50
2-4 years $19.50
Low: $13.50
High: $35.00
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Barista Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Bartender
$13.37
Median $12.51
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Service Assistant
$14.59
Median $15.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Shift Leader
$21.44
Median $21.00
Low: $10.00
High: $32.45
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Retail Associate
$18.70
Median $18.00
Low: $13.50
High: $30.00
Assistant Restaurant Manager
$63,920
Median $66.6K
Low: $27K
High: $115K
Host
$19.16
Median $19.00
Low: $11.35
High: $27.50
Busser
$14.67
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Barback
$14.28
Median $12.62
Low: $2.83
High: $28.00
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
68%
Dental Insurance
39%
Vision Insurance
37%
Paid Time Off
62%
401(k)
53%
Commuter Benefits
22%
Potential Bonuses
14%
Dining Discounts
46%
Wellness Program
16%
Life Insurance
5%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Benefit Trends
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Career Resources for Barista

Top Required Skills for a Barista
Attention to Detail
75.17% have this skill
Teamwork
69.97% have this skill
Adaptability
68.87% have this skill
Customer Service
67.05% have this skill
Communication
59.06% have this skill
Time Management
55.58% have this skill
Barista Jobs in the US

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Interlude Coffee & Tea
New York, NY
Full Time
Interlude Coffee & Tea is a cafe in TriBeCa, known for specialty coffee, matcha, tea, and in-house baked pastries. We take pride in our...
View Job$18/hr

Barista

Amba Cambridge
Cambridge, MA
Full/Part Time
A staple of the Cambridge culinary scene since 2012, Cambridge Street Hospitality Group (CSHG) currently comprises eight unique hospitality concepts. Led by Chef...
View Job$12/hr

BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Eurest - TJX
Framingham, MA
Full/Part Time
 We are hiring immediately for full time and part time  BARISTA positions.Location: TJX - 770 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701 Note: online applications accepted...
View Job$18-$20/hr

Bakery Venue Service Team Member (Coffee Bar) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Simsbury, CT
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$25/hr

Barista

Good Ambler
Chicago, IL
Part Time
About Us:16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York....
View Job$13-$0/hr

Barista

LMNOP Bakery
Katonah, NY
Full/Part Time
Love the smell and taste of fresh coffee, pastries, and bread? Catching up with the local community buzz? Being part of making the magic...
View Job$20-$28/hr

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