Barista salary in Northern Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $45,448 — Northern Territory sits $1,976 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Barista salary of $43,472 — after $3,389 income tax and $869 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private TV★ 4.0 | $59,557 | $57,245 – $61,869 |
| Magpies Softserve★ 3.0 | $55,466 | $53,016 – $57,917 |
| The Coffee Club★ 3.6 | $55,447 | $53,312 – $57,600 |
| Cafe Zupas★ 3.8 | $53,273 | $51,159 – $55,407 |
| Krispy Kreme★ 3.4 | $50,024 | $47,879 – $52,169 |
| The Customer Center★ 3.4 | $49,380 | $47,325 – $51,416 |
| Hudsons Coffee★ 3.1 | $47,740 | $45,942 – $49,519 |
| SSP Group★ 2.5 | $45,725 | $43,926 – $47,523 |
| Gong Cha★ 3.6 | $43,393 | $41,812 – $44,954 |
| Muffin Break★ 2.9 | $40,251 | $38,730 – $41,771 |
| Waiter★ 4.1 | $39,401 | $37,584 – $41,239 |
| Starbucks★ 3.5 | $31,497 | $30,174 – $32,821 |
| Hungry Jack's★ 3.4 | $27,644 | $26,735 – $28,553 |
| Gloria Jean's Coffees★ 3.7 | $19,701 | $18,950 – $20,452 |
Barista pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.