Starbucks Hourly Pay & Salary Scales (2026)
Detailed hourly pay breakdown for Starbucks across job positions, entry-level baselines, supervisory roles, benefits packages, and regional wage differences.
Starbucks barista hourly pay ranges from $15.25 to $19.00 per hour before tips, averaging $16.75 per hour nationally. Cash and digital credit card tips typically add an extra $1.50 to $3.50 per hour to total hourly compensation. Shift Supervisors earn an average of $20.50 per hour, and all employees working 20+ hours qualify for full ASU college tuition coverage.
Starbucks Hourly Pay Rates by Job Title
Hourly pay ranges and annual full-time earnings equivalents (based on 2,080 hours worked per year).
| Position / Role | Hourly Range | Average Rate | Annual Average (Gross) | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barista | $15.25 - $19.00 | $16.75/hr | $34,840 | Entry-Level |
| Shift Supervisor | $18.50 - $24.00 | $20.50/hr | $42,640 | Supervisory |
| Assistant Store Manager (ASM) | $22.00 - $29.00 | $25.50/hr | $53,040 | Mid-Level |
Industry Comparison: Food and Beverage Serving Workers (BLS SOC 35-3000)
National BLS median hourly wage for this occupation is $15.10/hr. Starbucks's average rate of $17.50/hr is +$1.65/hr (10.9%) above national sector median.
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Starbucks Benefits, Perks & Tuition Programs
Non-wage compensation and educational perks available to hourly associates.
State & Regional Wage Variations for Starbucks
How state laws and local cost-of-living adjust Starbucks hourly pay rates.
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