Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa
Prepares coffee and espresso-based drinks to a high standard while serving customers. Manages the coffee station, keeps equipment clean, and often handles counter service and payments. A front-line role at the heart of New Zealand's café culture. Speed, consistency, and good customer service are the keys to success behind the machine. The role offers flexible hours and is a common starting point for careers across New Zealand's hospitality sector. The best baristas learn their coffee properly, from grind and extraction to milk texture, and stay consistent through the rush. Many move on to head barista, cafe manager, or running their own roastery or cart over time.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Barista in New Zealand is $45,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $44,200 (10th percentile) to $45,800 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $45,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $46,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression