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Barista salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Barista make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.19
Average $16.19
Low $11.50
High $22.79

The average salary for a barista is $16.19 per hour in the United States and $20.00 tips per day.53.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Barista job openings in United States

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BARISTA
Levy3.9out of 5 stars.
Memphis, TN
$12 an hour
Part-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Barista in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Continuum Healthcare
 
$112,320per year
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Prolink
 
$112,320per year
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Primary
 
$83,200per year
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Savin Brands
 
$80,000per year
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Oatly Inc.
 
$77,500per year
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Sage Hospitality
 
$72,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Baristas near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.09 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $18.76 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $18.40 per hour
  4. Scottsdale, AZ
    $17.28 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $17.27 per hour

Where can a Barista earn more?

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