Barista Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Baristas in Sydney earn a median salary of $64,220 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,658 and $76,820. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 33 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 53th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Barista · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,658 – $76,820
Median: $64,220
Aug $65k
Sep $64k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $54,000 – $72,199
Overall $55k–$76k Mid $54k–$72k $52k $57k $63k $68k $73k $79k
Moderate confidence 33 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 33 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 39.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.6% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $55,658 Median  $64,220 $76,820  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median eased $780 to $64,000 with listings flat at 33. Melbourne pays $69,000, the only other market with enough listings to compare, leaving Sydney $5,000 behind. Against Sydney's $95,000 city median this is a 32.4% shortfall. The mid band median of $61,000 sits below the overall figure, which means a handful of higher listings are pulling the headline up. At 39% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $64,220)

Weekly (net)
~$993
Monthly (net)
~$4,303
Annual (net)
~$51,634
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,605

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Barista in Sydney?
Entry is $55,000, at or close to the full-time hospitality award minimum. Specialty coffee venues, high-volume sites and roles combining barista work with shift supervision pay above cafe baseline. Latte art and grinder calibration skills are what listings name, though they rarely change the band much.
Is $64,220 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $64,000 a barista earns 32.4% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $993 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Melbourne pays $5,000 more for the same work. Within Sydney hospitality it sits below cook at $66,000 and well below chef at $79,000.
How much does a Senior Barista make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $76,000, usually reached through shift supervision or venue coordination rather than coffee skill alone. Cook roles at $66,000 and the kitchen ladder beyond are the standard route out of front-of-house. Restaurant management at $86,000 is where hospitality careers continue.

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Barista salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $64,220 0%
Melbourne $69,160 +8%

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