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Barista salary in Australia

How much does a Barista make in Australia?

Average base salary

$33.07

The average salary for a barista is $33.07 per hour in Australia. 2.2k salaries reported, updated at 27 July 2026

Barista job openings in Australia

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Barista/All Rounder
Pause Button Cafe
Southport QLD
From $35 an hour
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Barista in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Australian Pacific College
 
$119,600per year
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Currumbin RSL
 
$84,490per year
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Airport Retail Enterprises
 
$81,111per year
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Accor
 
$80,652per year
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Caffe cherry beans
 
$79,040per year
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Sydney Catholic Schools
 
$78,770per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Baristas

  1. Sydney NSW
    $35.47 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $35.04 per hour
  3. Greensborough VIC
    $34.94 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $34.26 per hour
  5. Perth WA
    $32.62 per hour

Where can a Barista earn more?

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