how much does barista make per year?

Answer 1

Obviously this depends on the particular job market but in my independent coffeehouse outside of Sacramento, California we pay our baristas (bartender in Italian) $9/hr plus tips. For a 5 shift a week barista that generally comes out to about $1280/month gross.

Answer 2

The salary of a barista depends greatly on where does he or she works and where is the coffee shop located. Estimates show that a average barista earns around $17,000 before taxes.