Barista salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Bar Attendants and Baristas
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 118,800
- Annual employment growth
- +1,600/yr
- Median age
- 23 yrs
- Works part-time
- 71%
- Female share
- 58%
- Main industry
- —
What does a barista do?
Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.
Selecting and grinding coffee
How to become a barista
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where baristas are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Barista jobs
Related occupations
Jobs that pay similar to a barista
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barista earn in Australia?
The median barista earns $78,000 per year ($1,500 per week, or about $37/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a barista?
Most baristas hold a Certificate III or IV (14.7% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is barista a job in demand in Australia?
Around 118,800 baristas are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +1,600 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
