Barista salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $45,448 — New South Wales sits $1,936 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Barista salary of $47,384 — after $4,446 income tax and $948 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group★ 3.5 | $55,328 | $39,520 – $61,256 |
| The Coffee Club★ 3.6 | $49,400 | $25,688 – $61,256 |
| Soul Origin★ 3.2 | $47,424 | $34,600 – $60,861 |
| Zarraffa's Coffee★ 3.2 | $46,436 | $25,688 – $55,328 |
| Muffin Break★ 2.9 | $45,448 | $37,544 – $53,352 |
| Oliver Brown★ 3.0 | $44,460 | $25,688 – $51,376 |
| Starbucks★ 3.5 | $43,472 | $28,850 – $51,376 |
| Gloria Jean's Coffees★ 3.7 | $40,548 | $23,119 – $55,664 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $39,520 | $21,736 – $49,400 |
| Chatime★ 3.5 | $39,520 | $31,616 – $49,400 |
| 85°C Bakery Cafe★ 3.5 | $39,520 | $31,616 – $55,328 |
| Max Brenner★ 2.8 | $38,532 | $19,760 – $47,049 |
| Gong Cha★ 3.6 | $29,640 | $23,712 – $41,496 |
Barista pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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