Hospitality salaries
Barista Salary in Australia
Baristas are the heart of Australia’s café culture — crafting espresso-based coffee and setting the pace of the morning rush. It’s one of the most in-demand hospitality roles in the country, with work in specialty cafés, roasteries, restaurants and hotels.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$26.47/hr
Award base — casual
$33.09/hr
Full-time (annual)
$52,305/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L3), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What baristas actually earn on Tavro
Barista pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a barista in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a barista is about $26.47/hr full-time, or $33.09/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a barista earn per year?
A full-time barista on the award base rate earns roughly $52,305 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do baristas get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
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