Nationally, the median is $45,448 — Queensland sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merlo Coffee★ 3.7 | $59,280 | $29,640 – $69,160 |
| Le Bon Choix★ 2.4 | $51,376 | $45,448 – $59,280 |
| Chocolate San Churro★ 3.1 | $48,135 | $32,940 – $51,376 |
| The Coffee Club★ 3.6 | $47,424 | $34,382 – $58,490 |
| Starbucks★ 3.5 | $43,472 | $33,394 – $49,400 |
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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| Zarraffa's Coffee★ 3.2 | $43,472 | $33,197 – $57,699 |
| Cafe 63★ 2.8 | $41,496 | $39,520 – $47,424 |
| Donut King★ 3.3 | $40,508 | $32,821 – $51,376 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $39,520 | $27,269 – $55,723 |
| Gloria Jean's Coffees★ 3.7 | $39,520 | $35,568 – $49,400 |
| Muffin Break★ 2.9 | $37,544 | $31,616 – $49,400 |
| Mimi's Cafe★ 3.7 | $36,000 | $20,000 – $45,000 |