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Barista salary in Australia

How much does a Barista make in Australia?

Average base salary

$33.18

The average salary for a barista is $33.18 per hour in Australia. 3k salaries reported, updated at 29 October 2026

Barista job openings in Australia

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Barista
Barangaroo NSW
From $33 an hour
Full-time
2 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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Currumbin RSL
 
$84,490per year
Espresso Warriors
 
$80,912per year
Accor
 
$80,652per year
Sydney Catholic Schools
 
$78,770per year
MEGT Australia Ltd
 
$77,844per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Baristas

  1. Sydney NSW
    $35.97 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $35.43 per hour
  3. Adelaide SA
    $34.63 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $33.77 per hour
  5. Perth WA
    $32.75 per hour

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The average salary for a Barista is $33.18 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 29 October 2026.

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Barista salaries typically range between a low of $26.44 and a high of $50.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Barista include Sydney NSW at $35.97 per hour, Brisbane QLD at $35.43 per hour and Adelaide SA at $34.63 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Barista include Australian Pacific College ($119,600 per year) and Currumbin RSL ($84,490 per year).

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