Barista salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Barista salary of $45,448 — after $4,104 income tax and $909 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Barista roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Club★ 3.6 | $49,400 | $30,430 – $60,861 |
| Chocolate San Churro★ 3.1 | $49,400 | $29,739 – $53,392 |
| Jamaica Blue★ 2.9 | $48,412 | $34,185 – $56,118 |
| Soul Origin★ 3.2 | $46,436 | $34,778 – $60,663 |
| CHATIME Australia★ 3.0 | $45,448 | $22,724 – $51,376 |
| Starbucks★ 3.5 | $43,472 | $31,616 – $51,376 |
| Zarraffa's Coffee★ 3.2 | $43,472 | $32,406 – $56,514 |
| Chatime★ 3.5 | $42,484 | $32,802 – $52,779 |
| Max Brenner★ 2.8 | $40,310 | $19,760 – $47,049 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $39,520 | $24,305 – $53,352 |
| Gloria Jean's Coffees★ 3.7 | $39,520 | $24,305 – $51,376 |
| Muffin Break★ 2.9 | $38,572 | $23,317 – $50,783 |
Barista pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.