Barista salaries in America and Europe. What is the salary of a Barista in Russia?

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. Average and median salaries are calculated based on recent vacancies found with the stated salary offer. Thus, calculated wages characterize to a greater extent the supply of the labor market (based on vacancies), and NOT the actual wages that workers receive. Calculated salaries are approximate values.

47388.0 rub.

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average salary
for a 'barista' (Russia).

average salary

for 'barista', calculated on the basis of vacancies, shows the arithmetic average of salaries from the vacancies found (the number of such vacancies for 'barista' is 1639).

47000.0 rub.

—
median salary
for a 'barista' (Russia).

Median salary

for 'barista', calculated on the basis of vacancies, shows that half (~819) of the 1639 vacancies found for 'barista' (with the specified salary) correspond to salaries below the median (

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Salary levels that most often correspond to vacancies from the sample under consideration for 'barista' (Russia): 51,000.0 rub.

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a modal salary
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Salary overview as of 01/29/2022. Vacancies with the specified salary for 'barista' (Russia) found: 1639. Total vacancies for 'barista' (Russia): 1757.

What vacancies were considered when calculating salaries: search for vacancies by the presence of the words 'BARISTA' (or their synonyms) inside the vacancy title. Job search area (location): 'RUSSIA'.

Thus, the salary analysis was based on 1639 vacancies. with the specified salary, which is ~93% of the total number of vacancies (=1757) for 'barista' (Russia).

Wages and tips in the USA

The United States ranks first in the world in coffee imports. There are more than 30,000 coffee shops here - so the best place to start researching barista salaries is in the USA! I brought this question to Brice Young, owner of Precision Pours Coffee Shop in Louisville, Colorado.

Wages vary greatly throughout this large country. Each state may differ from the other in local tax laws, conditions and living standards of the population, etc., which accordingly affects the income of local businesses, the profitability and competitiveness of coffee shops.

However, Bryce, from his experience working in many coffee shops, explains that the standard salary for an experienced barista is 8-10 US dollars (500 - 700 rubles) per hour plus tips. This is comparable to the US minimum wage of $7.25 per hour (although it may be higher in some states) (480 rubles).

Bryce adds that increasing barista pay rates is almost impossible for coffee shop owners; these costs will not be justified and will exceed the cost of maintaining the establishment.

“I think that only large coffee companies with high profit margins and high guest traffic can afford to increase barista pay above the minimum level,” he says.

“On any given workday, my baristas can make more money from our guests' tips than the coffee shop pays them, but we plan to increase sales and traffic, which will therefore increase the barista minimum wage.”

“At our coffee shop, “experienced barista rates have increased more than 10% in the past year,” from “$8.50 a year ago to $9.50.” Pay increases are possible, says Bryce, “and a good barista's work should be fairly valued and well paid accordingly.”

Bryce Young makes espresso at Precision Pours ©Daily Camera in Boulder

Complex minimum wage system for baristas in Brazil

While the United States is the world's largest coffee importer, Brazil is by far the largest coffee exporter today, and third-wave specialty coffee shops are also gaining popularity here. I reached out to Isabela Raposeiras, founder and owner of Coffee Lab, a barista school, micro-roastery and coffee shop in Sao Paulo, to find out about barista salaries in Brazil.

The first thing you need to know is that there is no minimum barista wage in Brazil. “This profession is not regulated by law, and the minimum wage rate depends on the associations associated with catering. This category is divided into several associations: fast food, restaurants and the one we belong to,” explains Isabella.

Since taxes throughout Brazil are generally very high, unfortunately, coffee shop owners are not able to pay high wages to their baristas, she says.

Isabella believes that for baristas, the key to earning a higher salary is increasing their level of knowledge and growing their career in the coffee segment from barista to head barista or barista trainer. “I think this is the basis,” she emphasizes. It also pays higher salaries to baristas who seek to improve their skills and complete its training programs.

Henry prepares coffee at Carolina Cafe, Sao Paulo, Brazil ©João Marcelo Stark

Where do they teach

There is no provision for professional education in this field yet. For career growth and employment, having a diploma in a related field will be useful. For example, a waiter, a bartender, a specialist in organizing catering services. Directly to obtain a profession, you need to apply for specialized courses. They are hosted by various training centers, coffee shops, and restaurants.

Participation in various shows and competitions plays an important role in honing a barista’s professional skills. Even simply attending such events is enough to gain experience, new knowledge, and interesting ideas.

A barista must be able to evaluate the nuances of taste and aroma of coffee. To do this, you need to navigate the varieties, know the different regions of grain growth, and the degree of roasting.

Cost of barista training in Argentina

María Esther Lopez Cásares is the owner of Registrado: a barista school, roastery and coffee shop located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Answers my question about salary: “The minimum salary rate for baristas is the same as in other professions in the country.”

Compared to its neighbors, Argentina has a high minimum wage, amounting to Argentine $8,860/month (16,000 rubles), and showing growth dynamics. But at the same time, not all employees receive it.

What she means is that there are big differences in barista pay. Some get the minimum rate (or even less). However, in other coffee shops this rate may be much higher than the minimum. Maria tells me: “Our baristas have a monthly salary, plus they receive tips, and benefits (insurance and other social benefits) ... That's approximately AR$22,500/month (40,500 rubles)”

As the owner of a barista school, she also provides her baristas with SCA and other coffee courses to improve their knowledge of the coffee craft. “They only need to pay for the certificate, not for the training course itself... But, they must work in compliance with SCA standards and regulations,” she explains.

Barista pours frothed milk ©Café Registrado

Minimum wage for baristas in France

Dajo Aertssen started working as a barista three years ago at Coffee Makers, a coffee shop and micro-roastery in Lille, France. “All the baristas I know work at the minimum wage in the country, which is generally not bad in France, but at the same time this rate is not high and currently amounts to 9.88 euros (750 rubles),” he says.

“If you really want to make a career in the coffee industry,” continues Dajo, “you either need to move to a big city where there is already a specialty community and get a job with them (coffee shop, roastery, trader, etc.) Or start your own coffee business. Where I live, for example, there are no advanced specialty coffee shops, so I plan to start my own coffee business.”

Dijo makes coffee in Pourover at Coffee Makers ©Alex Leduque

How to build a career

A career in this direction is possible mainly in the horizontal plane. By increasing the level of professionalism, the barista gets the opportunity to apply for employment in more prestigious places. Representatives of the profession have universal skills, so if you wish, you can try to get a job in Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia. The latter recorded the highest hourly rate for remuneration of employees of this profile (about 3 thousand rubles).

Vertical career growth involves obtaining an administrative position or the post of master taster. Another option is to start your own business.

Study in Romania

In Bucharest Romania, specialty coffee is new, but the number of coffee shops is growing. Silvia Constantin is the co-founder of the first barista school in Romania, as well as the national coordinator of the SCA (specialty coffee association) of Romania.

She says the minimum wage for baristas and bartenders in Romania is 350 euros per month, but experienced baristas can earn significantly more. “Super baristas receive from € 600 to € 800 (45,000 – 60,000 rubles)”

“Baristas receive higher salaries due to their training in SCA programs,” as a barista trainer, Sylvia enthusiastically says:

“As the coordinator of the Romanian branch of SCA, I always fought for higher wages for baristas and the creation of programs to improve performance, as well as training and support from the owners...” she says. “In specialty coffee shops of the third wave, a good salary for baristas is a prerequisite, since these guys themselves invest in their education in order to become a real professional in the world of coffee and be a trend for the guests of the coffee shop where they work. A lot needs to be done to achieve this, but we are moving in the right direction.”

Ricardo roasts coffee at the Coffee Laboratory, Sao Paulo, Brazil ©Renato Parada

Barista pay, benefits, and training vary widely around the world—not to mention state, county, city, and coffee shop.
And, of course, salaries are highly dependent on the cost of living in a particular location, tax rates, unemployment rates, tips, and much more. My conversations with coffee shop owners and baristas themselves gave me a glimpse into the salary range of specialty baristas. I suggest you think about this a little. How much are you willing to pay or how much do you pay your staff? Is this system stable and profitable – both for baristas and coffee shop owners? What do you think about barista training, paid sick leave and holidays and other social benefits?

When we talk about specialty coffee, we often hear about the importance of paying a fair price for the beans to strengthen and improve the bean-to-cup chain and improve the quality of life for farmers. But when we talk about this, do we remember our baristas?

Coffee machine built into the bar counter

Comparison table by city

A novice barista can easily find a vacancy; the profession is in demand in Russia.

Find out about salaries in Russia on our website.

As a rule, a barista works with professional coffee machines, which vary in degree of complexity.

At first glance, the work may seem simple. But in reality it requires a lot of skill, training, the ability to adapt to each batch of coffee, and customer preferences.

In addition to preparing espresso, a barista must know how to make a wide range of drinks based on it and understand their distinctive features. There are also specializations known as latte art, in-depth knowledge of coffee and cold drinks based on it, and methods of roasting coffee beans.

Regarding the work of a barista in Russia

With the advent of the “third wave,” a barista in a Russian coffee shop must have the same skills as his colleagues abroad, i.e. prepare drinks and create latte art with milk froth, distinguish different varieties from each other, be friendly with guests and follow hygiene and safety rules.

How to become a barista in Russia, in this case the following options are possible:

Study on your own at one of the barista schools, pass exams and receive an SCA certificate - this option is more expensive, but when looking for a job you can qualify for a higher salary.

Come to a large chain coffee shop without work experience, in this case you can be trained on the spot, but the training may last longer and the salary will be lower than that of experienced colleagues.

Work in a coffee shop

There are also options here:

• Working in a large or chain coffee shop - a barista must work according to developed standards, all drinks must be prepared the same and have a consistent taste, a speech for the guests of the coffee shop with greetings has been prepared in advance, etc.
• In small, non-chain coffee shops, the owners try to hire employees who already have experience. Everything is different here, the barista is expected to have the most delicious coffee, to improvise when communicating with guests, because they can come and come back to you for that same coffee. The responsibilities of a barista in a small coffee shop may include not only the standard list (preparing drinks, working behind the cash register, cleaning dishes and work area after the end of the shift), but also cleaning the coffee shop itself (vacuuming and washing the floors), preparing simple food (assembling sandwiches, cooking porridge, etc.)

Barista salary

We present statistical data collected by PIR COFFEE director Mikhail Subbotin.

Barista rate per hour

• Barista's rate per hour in Russia is 136 rubles/hour
• Barista's rate per hour in Moscow is 200 rubles/hour

Average duration of a barista's shift from 10 to 12 hours Number of shifts per month from 15 to 20

TOTAL: The average salary of a barista per month in Moscow is: 40,000 – 55,000 rubles The average salary of a barista per month in Russia is: 25,000 – 30,000 rubles

Barista age

Barista training with SCA certification

source https://barista-academy.ru

1. “Introduction to Coffee” , cost - 6000 rubles Duration of the module - 7 hours, including a written exam with passing the exam for the SCA Coffee Skills diploma The cost of passing the exam for the SCA Coffee Skills diploma "Introduction to Coffee": 60 euros
2. “Barista Basics ”, cost - 16,000 rubles Duration - 16 hours (two days of 8 hours), including written and practical exams. Exam fee for the SCA Coffee Skills Barista Basics Diploma: €60
3. “Intermediate Barista” , cost - 24,000 rubles Duration - 16 hours (two days of 8 hours each), including written and practical exams. The cost of passing the exam for the SCA Coffee Skills diploma “Intermediate Barista” is 180 euros (100 for SCA members)
4. “Sensory analysis - Fundamentals” , cost - 16,000 rubles Module duration - 8 hours including written and practical exams. The exam fee for the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma “Sensory Analysis - Fundamentals” is 60 euros
5. “Sensory analysis - Intermediate” , cost - 24,000 rubles Duration of the module - 16 hours (two days of 8 hours each), including written and practical exams. The exam fee for the SCA Coffee Skills diploma “Sensory Analysis - Intermediate” is 180 euros (100 euros for SCA members)
6. “Coffee Skills. Brewing - Intermediate" , cost - 24,000 rubles Duration of the module - 16 hours (two days of 8 hours each), including written and practical exams Cost of passing the exam for the SCA diploma "Coffee Skills. Brewing - Medium - 180 euros (100 euros for SCA members)
7. “Coffee Skills. Brewing - Professional” , cost - 70,000 rubles Duration of the module - 24 hours (three days of 8 hours), including written and practical exams. Diploma exam fee: 270 euros (180 euros for SCA members)

Barista's financial motivation

Business success is a combination of enthusiasm, motivation and encouragement among coffee shop employees. When employees are motivated to work as part of a team, they feel independent and become more productive.

Profit sharing is a very effective motivator and allows staff to be consciously involved in the business. Each employee understands that the more the establishment earns, the greater his salary will be at the end of the month/year. By rewarding your team's success in this way, you motivate each team member and add a sense of responsibility for achieving common goals.

Create your own reward system: a bonus for the fastest barista of the month, or a reward for a new seasonal drink that fits into the overall concept of the establishment or reduces the cost of existing ones.

This can be easily done by analyzing statistics for the selected period in the Poster automation system. In just a couple of clicks in the “Statistics” section of the admin panel, you can find out which employee is the most hardworking and efficient. But don’t forget to also take into account shift times and visitor flow density, which can also be found out using an automation system by comparing the total number of checks and the average check per day.

Well, so that calculating Earnings, taking into account the time worked and all bonuses, does not take too much effort, just set up salary calculation in Poster.