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Barista salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does a Barista make in California?
Average base salary
$19.82
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
22%
above national averageAverage $19.82
Low $16.90
High $24.16
The average salary for a barista is $19.82 per hour in California and $20.00 tips per day.7.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Barista in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Omelet House
$79,622per year
Twin Peaks
$79,446per year
UPMC
$71,760per year
Mochi Health
$71,250per year
CulinArt
$67,600per year
Flagship Facility Services LLC
$63,886per year
