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Barista salary in Australia

How much does a Barista make in Australia?

Average base salary

$31.32

The average salary for a barista is $31.32 per hour in Australia. 3.9k salaries reported, updated at 15 June 2026

Barista job openings in Australia

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Barista all rounder
Two Fives Cafe
Rosebery NSW
$25 - $40 an hour
Full-time
6 hours 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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Airport Retail Enterprises
 
$83,125per year
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KONE
 
$80,891per 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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CABLE BEACH CLUB RESORT & SPA
 
$76,515per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Baristas

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $33.95 per hour
  2. Sydney NSW
    $33.14 per hour
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $32.28 per hour
  4. Perth WA
    $32.23 per hour
  5. Auburn NSW
    $30.91 per hour

Where can a Barista earn more?

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Senior Barista

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