Starbucks is the #2 best company to work for (in the large company category)

That's according to Fortune magazine. (Wegmans, a grocery chain, is #1.) In its January 24 issue, Fortune says: "The coffee behemoth is justly famous for its generous benefits. One example: Part-timers and their same-or opposite-sex partners receive comprehensive health coverage. Hypnotherapy? Covered. Naturopathy? Ditto." The magazine says AVERAGE ANNUAL PAY for salaried employees is $44,790; for hourly employees, it's $35,294. Starbucks ranks #11 on the best-places list when small and medium companies are included in the list.

Comments

[barista c]

average yearly pay for hourly employees : $35,294 ???

i love starbucks. but that figure seems absolutely ridiculous to me.

my pay this year will be under ten thousand dollars. now i understand, that i, as a relatively new barista am at the very bottom of the rung as far as pay goes, it just seems weird that the AVERAGE would be so high...

[Mr. Green Jeans]

I'm sure their taking into consideration all possible benefits and figuring the cash value: 401K, SIP, Bean Stock, Tuition Reimbursement, Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation hours and tips.

[dalingshow]

the average anual pay for salaried employees is over 44k?

surely that includes benefits and averages in all the execs and regional directors and stuff.

i'm not a sbux employee, but an thinking about investing. if the averages salary is 44k, what do most of you expect is the before-benefits salary of the average single-store manager? district manager?

(surely it's cost-of-living adjusted...but what's the range?)

[financially unstable barista]

So, the average pay for a barista is over $30,000? Sort of strange that I would run into one of my fellow baristas in the dole line the other day. Even if I worked 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year I would still make less than $20,000. Before taxes.
I'm really not bitter-*$ treats me well on a lot of fronts but---really! Those numbers are absurd.

I am sure they take into account folks in the 3 Roasting plants, which I am sure make more than your average barista.

Managers Salaries... 35 to 50 k (plus bonus)- depends on what part of the country.

[corianderstem]

Yeah, that seems high. But they must have also been figuring the non-retail hourly folks (regional offices, Seattle office, etc.).

[dee]

I think assistant store managers are considered 'hourly', technically.

[CoffeeBoy]

Good point Dee - you may be correct. Of course all this data was researched and complied by a 3rd party, so I am sure it is accurate.

[Ex-Manager]

This is insane. $tar*ucks is a corporate behemouth who talks out both sides of it's collective mouth. I'm amazed that Fortune continues to buy this line. Benefits for part timers? Not unless you have a totally open availability, otherwise AWS is set up to keep you under 20 hrs/week.
Respect and Dignity? Puh-leeese! Seattle keeps rolling out new products and new programs (like clean-sweep) without ever increasing the manpower to match the increased responsibilities! Meanwhile, you're to create a "Third Place" environment.... there's barely time to thank customers let alone have any conversation. And we won't even address what they're doing to third world coffee growers while Orin crows about a single $20,000 school house project which is less than 1% of his (not Howards or the rest of the Management team and Board of Directors) bonus for the year. Forget it. It's a successful company in a free economy. fine, make your profits, but Please, do n't insult our intelligence with this Community and Environment B.S.

[Cunning Stunt]

So you're saying that Starbucks is wrong to spend money on community improvement? Curious!

[itsthefriendly]

I don't know where they got that figure, but I definitely know the average barista is NOT making $35,000. They must be including plant workers or something. For awhile, I was waiting tables and working at Starbucks. Then I realized that I made more waiting tables 25 hours a week than I would being an assistant manager for 40 hours. So now I just wait tables (I hang on to one night a week at Starbucks just to remain an employee).

[Jill]

bullshit

[Cunning Stunt]

Jill, what precisely is it that you disagree with? Enlighten us.

[Susanna K. Hutcheson]

This is one reason you get treated so well at Starbucks. People who serve you are well cared for and in return, they treat customers like VIPs. I just wrote about that in my blog today.

[CoffeeBoy]

WOW; Ex-Manager is not only bitter; but ill-informed.

First of all, the scheduleing program is called ALS, not 'AWS', and no where in the program, unless YOU-Mr Manager- changes its settings, does it schedule partners less than 20 hours per week. (Of course if you really were an ex-manager, you would know that). I have 20 partners and 14 have benefits, (2 are covered under their parents insurance, 2 are new partners and 1 only works 2 days a week, because of a 2nd job). That leaves 1 that doesn't get 20 hours a week.

Secondly, with "clean-sweep" stores WERE given 1.5% more labor to do cleaning jobs (which should have been done in the first place). They basically gave you more time to do the job you were hired to do in the first place.

Thirdly, Starbucks pays higher than market price for ALL coffee they buy. If you don't think they give back to the communities and environment, you are not paying attention.

If you are gonna bitch, at least sound intelligent.

[Jeff]

I do have a question about tuition reimbursement. Starbucks touts it as a great benefit, but the problem I see with the program is that it only covers classes directly related to the business (which is pretty narrowly defined at that) but if it is a class that may help you get promoted, it is not eligibile for reimbursement. So what kind of class would be good for Starbucks' business but not help a Barista get promoted to shift, assistant manager, etc.??

Also, it looks like if the student is getting any financial aid at all, the program will not reimburse them either. Even if the figures are correct and Starbucks is paying $35K a year, a lot of employees that were taking courses would still be eligible for financial aid and therefore would not receive tuition reimbursement. Is this a case of rolling out a program that gets good PR but is so narrowly defined that no one can use it?

Anyone out there know how many Baristas are actually accepted into the Tuition Reimbursement Program compared to how many applied for it?

all of my baristas who applied for it got it. 4 to be exact

[J]

It says the average store manager, not barista, geniuses

[baristaJJ]

lots of good comments on this site - for SBUX employees as well as anyone else out there. I have not read the article in Fortune,but the average for hourly workers is very high. Hard to tell how they got that number without having background info. An average barista will make around 10K not including tips or the value of benifits. SBUX just raised their minimum hourly wage to 7.50 (at least in CA). Ass. managers are not hourly workers but on a full time salary working at leasat 40 hrs per week.
As far as tuition reimbursement goes, classes directly related to you work does seem narrowly defined, but I have not heard of anyone who was not approved for reimbursement (I work with a lot of college students with different majors). Keep in mind though that the reimbursement levels are quite low, a max of $1000 per year (500 for most baristas). It's not like SBUX will be paying for your ivy league tuition but it will cover books and some supplies and that is already more than you well get elsewhere.
It's so easy to bitch about a corporate giant like SBUX. If you don't like it, don't go there. But do you honestly think your small neighborhood place to hang out can offer its employees any benifits at all or support the local community with fund raisers and donations or support the coffee growing villages etc etc?
.. that's all for now, got to go, need some java....

[coffeefiend]

I would appreciate some comment from current *$ partners on this question. I will be interviewing very soon for a management position and have been trying to figure out what kind of salary to request. I was asked what my salary requirements were when I was called for the interview but skirted the question by telling them that advancement opportunity was more important than starting salary. I realize though that I should come up with some kind of number. The 35K mentioned above is pretty impressive but would probably get me laughed out the door. I definitely don't need that much to be comfortable but also don't want to go too low with my answer as I'm sure I will be asked the question again. I live in TX in a fairly large city which has what I feel to be an average cost of living compared to other cities around the country. If any of you could help me out here I would be grateful.

are you a current SBUX employee?? do you have any restaurant management experience??

[coffeefiend]

Yes I've done my dues in the foodservice industry but I've spent the last ten years in retail management. I'm aware that compensation has a lot to do with experience so I'm really interested in finding a low to high range.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to become re-inspired about working for starbucks? I'm feeling a little down, and like I'm not making a difference...

[current padnuh]

Coffeefiend ... i have exp. in mgmt. and you should ask for 30K - 34K depending on your exp. & if it's a levelI/low-volume store of Level II/high-volume.

ANYONE KNOW REGIONAL OFFICE LOCS IN VA,NC,SC,TN ?

[PROUDBARISTA]

I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone that I have been with Starbucks for almost a year now, and I am a PROUD partner. My goal in life is to be successful, but also to be able to make a difference in someones life...At our store, we definelty create the third place. The customers make my day, a lot our regulars are part of my life. We talk about everything..I miss them when I am away and don't see them, they know I have been away and always ask where I have been. I make decent money, but maybe this is the part where I am not so worried about money bringing me happiness...Even though I plan on moving up one day...the happiness lies within making the customers happy, making them laugh or smile...lots of hugs. Call me corny, but this is my home...I would not leave for anything...legendary.......

[New Barista]

Please help! I'm trying to find out what is the starting pay for the barista position in California. My manager told me it is $7.00 when she offered me the job. I have a Bachelor's degree, have excellent customer service and retail experience. However, I don't have food or restaurant experience. I tried to negotiate, but she said she couldn't offer more. Is this true???

[Aspiring Mgr.]

Just curious? As I pursue my way through the Mgmt. interviews, I haven't a real great grasp of two things-

1) Will they hire an external to be a manager, or is time as an ass't. mgr. required?

2)What is the pay scale for an ass't. mgr.?

I appreciate any feedback that can be offered. Thanks!

[sbuxwanabe]

Anyone know how much a district manager is paid?

Hey, I don't completey understand why sometimes there is kinds "descrimination" in promotions you see sometimes an employee who's been working as a shift supervisor for 7 years, and then you'll a "Blondie" who's got promoted to a store managers or DM in a couple to three years at most this is Totally Bull shit.

[lillie]

I am looking in to becoming a starbucks employee. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity, but I am hearing a lot of negativity here. I am passionate about coffee and need health insurance. For someone who is looking for a fun job and is more in it for the experience and benefits than the $... is it worth it?

Lillie- the benefits are worth it. It can be fun, but it can also be a lot of hard work (cleaning, mopping etc), a lot of funky hours, and it can get stressful at times.

There are opportunities to grow if you are a hard worker.

Lets not forget that up until recently Wal-Mart was on the Fortune Top 100 Companies to work for. I've worked for two companies on that list its become apparent to me that being high on the list and worker income are not correlated at all.

Another thing I'm finding a little cooky is that people are saying that Fortune Magazine including the net worth of the benefits package into the average salary. Give me a break! A lot of people don't even use the benefits so how can that be included? It looks more to me like Starbucks gave them those numbers and they published them. Not very good reporting but very good advertising.

Those average salaries they have on there are astronomical compared to what we are making at the store level. I wish they would break it down a little more and say what the average annual barista/shift supervisor salary was.

[Carol]

Your "guesstimate" of the average Starbucks employee earning $35 - $44,000 per year is totally untrue. My son has been working for Starbucks for 3 years and only makes $8.35 per hour and that is including tips. For a full time employee (40 hours per week) we are talking a whopping $16,500 per year. Where are you getting these inaccurate figures?????

yeah because everyone at SBUX is a barista.

Think a bit more about the company as a whole. This was a statistic about full time employees. Most Baristas aren't so they are out of the equation. Remember that Howard and the other VP and above people are full time employees and they are probably compensated a bit over 40K a year.

[STARBUCKS GOSSIP webmaster]

Yes, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz DOES get a bit over $40,000/year. In fact, he got $2.45 million in 2002, according to this article below. I suspect his 2003 and 2004 compensation was even greater.

http://www.forbes.com/2003/01/28/0128facesam.html

>>> Remember that Howard Schultz and the other VP and above people are full time employees and they are probably compensated a bit over 40K a year.

[carrie]

current assistant managers and managers:

What's the time frame between, getting a job at Starbucks, getting promoted to assistant manager and then manager..let's say you're on the fast track?

So just curious. How much do the top execs make??

[dustin]

haha. 35k thats a joke. My store manager barely makes that much. Even with my tips and stock AND working 30+ hours, I have barely hit 15k!

[Ryan]

Yeah, i only make $7.25/hr plus roughly another $1.40/hr in tips at Starbucks. My Assistant Manager is barely making $15/hr and she gets no share of the tips. Another thought, the Starbucks employees who work in Targets, Krogers, or Barnes 'N Nobles get no health coverage b/c the those companies pay them through a special business contract. I am told, however, that they start out at .50/hr more per hour than Starbucks-owned partners.

[Mark]

What is the pay range is for Sr. Accountants / Financial Analysts?

[kristen]

That is untrue about the Targets Krogers and Barnes and Nobles Employees. I am one and you are actually the employee of the store the starbucks is in and not actually starbucks itself. So you get the target, Kroger ect. Benefits and you do get paid alot more if its a Union store (Kroger). You arent allowed Tips but your raises also come alot faster as well.

[prettycoolcompany]

Coffeeboy: nice and accurate retort to "ex-manager" who clearly needed to be ex'ed if he was using "AWS" and tweaking weekly hr settings below 20

Carrie: I've seen ASM's go SM in a year or less- and that in a long established, thus slower moving, market. But you really must drive for it and push your creativity and innovation in a way that develops others and enhances the total store experience.

If you are a good fit for this company, anything is possible; so keep your heart in it and find good leaders for support and guidance.

If someone is not a good fit for the company (whatever way it fits into their life), i wish they would spend less time spreading their bitter and frequently false views and mis-interpretations of policies, standards and practices. really, now, just go and do what makes you happy instead of believing your vituperative contributions here will derail a great enterprise... and thereby cut into Howard's well-deserved bonus.

Hey, bitter ones, go revolutionize and reinvent a common commodity yourself to create a top-ranked global retailer. Stand before your shareholders and insist on a visionary idea like health and investment benefits for part-time workers (like H.S. did 20 years ago when such an idea was anathema to investors) when your company is still in the red. Reshape an idea and make it work. Then complain if your bonus is smaller than his.

[Topher]

I have been with Starbucks for over eight years, and have been a supervisor for seven of them. For the past three years I have been pursuing an assistant manager position and have seen many problems with the way we promote our partners, mainly from a DM standpoint. One promoted a partner who had not expressed any desire to be manager, while I had been working on the same PDP for months. The next gave me a list of things to do, which I did, and then she left the company. Our new district manager has a totally new way, and a totally new list of things for me to do and he is only temporary until they find someone to be DM. And he has even asked a three month barista to fax him his resume to be considered for a management position, while telling my manager he wouldn't speak to me until I had started a new PDP. Fortunately, I believe in the company, and am willing to stick it out, but for those on this blog who want to know, unless you have a shoe in, it is a very long process to get promoted in this company. Wish me luck!

[John McGrane]

I am interviewing for a shift supervisor and have found all your comments really helpful and informative. I was wondering if anyone has a rough estimate of what a shift supervisor makes per hour. I have other management opportunities that I know could pay better elsewhere but I love coffee and Starbucks as an organization and would like to believe I could progress in the company. Is this naive?

[anon]

I was just offered a SM position in a big city in Texas. They offered 36k which is a little less than what I made at Target in mgmt. I asked if they'd match Target and they got rude and refused to budge even a little. Does this say something about this district? I do have some foodservice experience at Target because my job covered the food court area. And I have my food safety certificate.

Before I decide to take it, can anyone tell me how many hours a mgr works, what are they REQUIRED to work, what shifts do they work, can they increase sales with catering jobs? Any info would be great. Thanks!

[asm]

You must work 40 hrs a week, different dayparts, covering one open and one close per week. The others should be during the peak periods. You must work on Mondays, because that is the day to do payroll, schedules, etc.
I have seen store managers work anywhere between 40 hours and 55+ it just depends on what you, how you use your time, and the extra that you put into your position.
Anything you want to do outside of the store MUST be approved by the Marketing department in your area.
It does not say that the district is rude, it says that they know what they can offer, remember that the benifits are good, and bonusing raises your salary.

[anon]

How hard is it to do marketing for your store? What kind of stuff can you do? I've never come across a SB that did any kind of marketing at all, but it says marketing is part of the position in the job description.

Is there anything you really can do to increase sales?

[Patrick]

Im on the "Board" with my assistant manager and DM to get me trained for ASM. So I have another 1 on 1 on monday and ill get the details but it should be another couple of months befor the thing goes through.

If you are interested about moving up in the company its actually easy. If you do you job well and get along with you manager all you usually have to do is ask, if theres room in the Payroll it will happen. I mean i started working in Feb and ill probabley be an ASM by late Nov.

Note I do live in a wierd area thats full of rich people and transient employment. Its full of ski resorts and visa applicants working on the slops. Oh and im getting 8.50 I do tips on mondays and they're usually 2.90 - 3.50 an hour.

If your ever in Truckee, CA come by, my store it rocks.

[skiman]

I went to a job fair today that starbucks put on to hire managers and assistaint managers.I have never been to this type of hiring process before but I talked to on interviewer for one hour then he sent me to talk to the dm she said that some would call on or before next monday.I was woundering if that is the way job fairs go and do they ever hire on the spot?
Any one who could help me would be great.

[Jeannie]

From what I gather, since so many people are asking about salaries on this posting, it appears that assistant managers make an average of $27K, and store managers make an average of $30-35K. I'm sure it depends on the area's competitive salaries and how much the individual store is bringing in. The person who said that local small businesses cannot afford to compensate their employees or give as much back to their community as a large corporation are categorically wrong. I think Starbucks does a great job giving back to the community. I also have owned a successful small business for several years and we have offered health insurance & other benefits, even to our PT employees for years. We also pay our assistant manager and manager and hourly workers the same as Starbucks. We also give a lot to different national and community charities & arts programs. The more you make the more you can give back, of course, but on a store by store basis, locally-owned small businesses can and often do give back quite a bit. I think both large corporations and small local businesses have there pros and cons and both have something to offer the community in their own way. I think both are necessary to a healthy economy.

[Someone]

Does anyone know if pay rates differ from city to city. Like a district manager may get paid more in New York than in Texas because of the cost of living? Anyone know how much a District manager makes?

[YEs I know]

Acutally pay rates differ from region to region, not city to city, and assistant manager make about 27k -31k without bonuses, bonuses are quarterly and are up to 10% of your base pay - Manager actually make 34k-38k and the bonus thing applys to them also, now district managers make 41-44k and they too get a bonus plan based off of their projected sales and loss of employees and all that kind of stuff -

Not forgetting to mention that every year all partners get a bonus based on their performance - so YES baristas do make some bank working for starbucks but at the same point employee retention is an issue - a barista that has been with the company for 5 years will actaully make a little bit more money than an assistant manager-

[topher]

Actually, I don't know how a barista working for 5 years could ever make a little bit more than assistant managers. Considering the average assistant manager makes 27K, not including bonuses, to even meet that, a barista would have to have a pay rate of 14 dollars an hour, and would have to work 40 hours every week. The pay rate cap on Shift Supervisors is around 11.50 an hour depending on what region you work in, and to reach that usually takes 7 years or more. The cap for Baristas is much lower. Granted, once you reach this cap, you are entitled to a share of the store's quarterly bonuses, but you have to recieve a PERFECT score on your review every time in order to get that bonus. Partner retention does award you valuable raises, and with tips included your pay is appropriate for the job you do, but even Shift Supervisors could not even dream of making as much or more than an ASM. And having worked for Starbucks for almost 9 years, yes I know.

IN response to Yes I know No you don't. I am sitting here looking at the payscale for ASM, SM, and DM.

ASM 21,500-38,000 depending on region
SM 27,000-57,000 depending on region and store
DM 48,000-92,000 depending on region

[Barista to the Stars]

From the perspective of someone who has worked in many different situations and has worked for *$ for almost two years, I would this:

*$ is a great company for someone who wants to work part time and who needs benefits. There is no other company around (believe me, I researched it) who offers the awesome benefit package that is available after 90 days. The hourly wage sucks ($6 - 7/hour) for what's expected of you. Tips help but you can't count on that. Don't let anyone fool you with stories of 30K, Fortune magazine notwithstanding, baristas do not make that kind of $$$$$$$.

Be careful of working for *$ full time with aspirations of being anything beyond what you were hired for. How far you go and how fast TOTALLY depends on your store manager. I've read the stories about people moving into management fast, that's great, but at my store, we've lost three awesome shifts because the store manager didn't help them grow into ASMs, which is what they wanted.

And, call me crazy, but 30K for what is expected of store managers is insane. I'm pretty close with my SM and I've seen what she endures. She works 60 - 80 hours a week, if needed, and never seems to get that time back when it's slow.

*$ is not easy to work at -- the hours can be long, you are on your feet, people are rude and demanding.......and store managers have to be upbeat and set the pace, even when they are tired and frazzled like the baristas.

My advice: just think about it.

OH -- and one last thing: to those who insist on spreading the myth that *$ encourages SM to cut hours so people don't get benefits: that's utter crap. My SM bends over BACKWARDS to make sure that I have enough hours. I'm a full time student and she lets me pretty much tell her when I'm available and then she works me during off periods at school to get me hours. No matter what you say, *$ is an overly generous company to it's part timers and to the communities in which it resides. I've seen it firsthand and I've read about the contributions *$ makes to the communties it buys coffee from. *$ may be a corporate giant, but its principles are solid and generous.

Barista to the Stars

[Susanna K. Hutcheson]

While I may have posted to this forum in the past, the posts above were not written by me. Someone is obviously using my name for some reason that escapes me. You need to verify the posters. At any rate, for the record, I like Starbucks coffee and the people who work for Starbucks. They treat everyone like royalty.

[curious Georgia]

HI,

I appreciate all the employee benefit info, but can anyone who is a current employee or former employee, me tell me if Starbucks will cover speech therapy for an hourly employee's family member?

Is there a limit to the # of visits per year?

If there is an 800 number to call for that kind of info, I would be happy to get that info too.
thanks very much--

[BaristaBoy]

I am completely over this "just say yes" policy. I have had it with bending over backwards to make yuppie assholes happy when they can't be bothered to tear themselves away from their cell phones long enough to take their cappuccinos out of my hand.

[Tina Turner]

If Starbucks pays so well, lets all get a job there...I'm going right now to put in an application!

Do assistant store managers work full or part time? How many hours?

[-m]

Asst Managers are full-time salaried employees. They are required to work at least 40 hours a week, and are eligable for overtime if they exceed 40 hours.

Starting in fiscal year '06, in-store hourly and salaried partners starting wages are expected to go up a bit.

FY 06 has already started. Oct 3rd. No wage increase. Managers got raises but that was review time

[-m]

Excuse me, that was a typo. Fiscal '07. The whole thing may not happen. Think they'll give another xmas "thank you bonus" this year?

Nope.

And FY 07 is not a sure thing either I bet

Never such thing as a sure thing. I'd be willing to bet that they give a bonus this year though.

Just because they gave one for the first time in 34 years I doubt they'll do it again.

[MGR]

Hourly wages vary by market, as do their increases. They aren't all increased at the same time.

They conduct surveys of the benefits and base pay of similar businesses in the field. Then they compare that to the current Starbucks wage plus benefits. They so rarely raise hourly wages because once you add in the relatively cheap health benefits, 401k, and stock option grants, your "Total Pay," as Starbucks calls it, blows the competition away.

That being said, "similar businesses" tend to include other coffee shops, fast food, and lower-end retail-- those who are competing against us for employees-- so the hourly wage doesn't need to be sky-high.

An assistant manager at a mid-volume GAP makes more than a level 1 sbux store manager. You just have to decide if it's for you. Personally, I'd claw my eyes out if I had to discuss "Jeans or Khakis" all day.

Thus, if you are hired "externally" (such as from GAP) you get paid more than an internal hire. Depending on the market though, it can take months and tons of interviews to get in.

thx.

[topher]

Thanks for all the info! I was wondering if anyone knows if you can negotiate your wage after you have been offered a job? What is the payscale like in the Southwest region for ASM.

[topher]

Just wanted to comment on the promotion thing. In past comments I said that promotions are not right from a DM standpoint. I was upset about losing my DM along with the work I had done to get promoted, and compounded with my experience at my previous store, I became irritated with the process. I was wrong about my DM. He wanted me to prove myself to him and I felt angry about that, as I had already proved myself to someone else, but these things happen, and overall, I think that we promote fairly within starbucks. My apologies about my emotional comment from August. Thanks.

[-m]

Topher,
When I started out as an ASM a little over two years ago they started me at 30,600. That is above average for a starting ASM salary. They gave me more because I have a degree (a useless degree in english is still a degree) and because I came from a corporate environment (in other words, they want me to work in the regional office). My current ASM makes 29,450. From what I have seen, most ASMs start off at around 26,000 in my area (Los Angeles).
You can try to negotiate a higher pay, but they will rarely budge. Your first raise can be a pretty good one if you work hard and impress your DM.
Good luck.

[topher]

Thanks so much -M! Your advice really helped, and gave much needed encouragment. Thanks again.

[Lilly]

Do Starbucks ever hire older women? I would love to work there but I am in my 50s. I look younger and am of normal weight.

[topher]

Oh my goodness Lilly, of course. Starbucks is very good at not discriminating against people looking for employment. If you have the desire and the drive, you can certainly get hired. Just type in your address to the starbucks store finder on the website, pick your top ten stores that you want to work at, and call them each first to see who is hiring. Then go to each store that is hiring personally and apply. Call back one week later to speak with the manager and ask to set up an interview. Also, you can even apply online to stores if you like!

[jjcoffee]

im looking for a job right now and it seems like starbucks had been looking for shift supervisors and baristas for a long time now, in my area at least (i live in new jersey bergen county area)cuz everytime i go to hotjobs.com, i always come across starbucks looking for supervisors and baristas.....

what i wanna know is how much do supervisors get in an hourly basis?
Im kinda interested in applying

[Kern]

pay is $9.75 for baristas in MA, includes tips.

[Jeff]

To be realistic about that yearly salary for an hourly employee...Im sure that number is based on the very high end of some one that works alomst full time and includes tips.
Some of the people complaing about this are the same type of people that have a limited availbilty and wonder why your not maxed out on hours.

[Gabriel]

Does anyone out there know the current salary guidelines for a Store manager in the Minneapolis area? I have over 10 years retail management, food service and Coffee experience as wll as a college degree and have been thinking about applying if the money is right.

[Tom]

With your experience and all, I'd think it has to be in the $40-43 range. . I'd think someone else is out here who could help Gabriel more definitively. Goodluck!

[Cee]

I just got a job at Starbucks. I start on like Friday. I will just be working fridays, saturdays and sundays. I am wondring, what do you think I will be making?

its all about TOTAL PAY look for the brochure in your back room

[colleen]

Total pay is hard to understand if your a teen or have never recived benifits from your work before. It all depends on your hourly wage, location, how busy the store is (tips), and the number of hours you work. Bust out a calculator and do it yourself. Remember to take out tax and cup fund :-)

[J]

Lilly -

I'm a 51 year-old female and just got hired as an ASM. I have a business degree, but no food service experience. I say "go for it."

Just curious - what does being of "average weight" have to do with it?

[Jefferson]

Starbucks isn't an awful place to work... I say that with 4 months of Barista experience. The atmosphere's pretty positive (of course, depending on who you're working alongside and the time of day).

However, I've noticed how the company pinches pennies.... and it sort of bothers me. My Manager walks around bragging about how the company is opening 5 new stores a day and how successful everything is.... and then he'll mention something shitty about avoiding the use of selophane wrap because it's pricey for the company, and how he's going to (half assedly) spend more time on the floor to save the store labor hours.

You know what that says to me? It says "We want to save every penny we can, because the less we pay our Baristas, the quicker we can open more stores and jack up the price of our stock."

I'm not trying to say that Barista's should be paid $10 or something ridiculous like that. The job is completely simple (if you have basic people skills), and the $8 range is more than appropriate for base pay.

But... is this encouraged? Basically, he's cutting hours and screwing over everyone on the floor. The schedule says that he's there, but really he's in the back writing e-mails to the District and pretending that he's important. Meanwhile, I'm stressed like a maniac on the floor, because I'm almost out of brewed darkroast and there's a line of 9 people. And should a snapshot come through during such a time... my face is attached to it, and I look and feel like a shithead.

No, it's not a crime or anything... but it really makes me roll my eyes when I think about it.

But unfortunately for me, I'm at the mercy. Should my true career plans fail, I know that I can feed myself and afford to pay my student loans with Shift pay, and possibly even move up higher in the company.

[Opening a new store.]

I just got hired by Starbucks to help open their new store in Saskatoon. Amazing company treats everyone like gold. My training has been nothing short of the best i've received in any job. The enviroment is fantastic and I can't help but smile all the time.

I was in a depresion before I was hired one week after being hired and I come home smiling all the time.

If your a colledge/high school student this is a FANTASTIC place to work. Fair warning though the youngest person working in my store is 22.

Wages are very competetive compared to most jobs in this feild (Wages at any other restuarnt in this area are 7.05 at the moment I started at 7.75) I easily get my 20 hours a week and they are always asking if I would like to pick up more.

I really can't say enough. :)

p.s. For those who doubt it Starbucks does give back to the community bigtime. Look up their make your mark program if you doubt me. :) As well our store when it opens as I understand will be having a benefit day with the childrens hospital charity.

p.s I have to say it one last time. I love working for starbucks.

[einstein girl]

At Einsteins ASST. MGRS. are hourly. My asst. mgr. makes 15.20 an hour and gets 54 hours a week, that's 44.5k a year easily.

oh yeah, excluding the $40.00 tips she gets every two weeks (we're not a very busy store)...another $1000.

[Boston Starbucks Rebel]

Somebody has been smoking the wacky weed a little too much. People are just deluding themselves with caffeine again. Stop it now!

einstein doesn't pay that much for ASM's. I know I worked with einstein as a Store Manager.

[einstein girl]

How long ago was that that you worked with Einstein's, though? I'm just the cashier and I started at 7 bucks and now I'm getting 8 after only 3 months. Another girl I know started at 7.50!

That's crazy. There's no way people making $8-9/hour + a bit from a tip jar are making more than $20,000 a year. And I doubt non-unionized factory workers are making much more than that, either.

I've been thinking about working there while I get through school, mostly for the benefits and job experience, thought the pay is barely better than my current job. I need some more job experience so I can go work at the bank and get paid $11/hour plus the same benefits for part-time.

[Shift Kevin]

I just wanted to comment on wages in New York

I am a shift supervisor (lowest mgt...one level above a barista)...I only work 24 hours a week (I am a full time student), but if I did work 40 hours a week, I would be making $28K per year, plus personal days, stock options, paid vacation, tuition, etc. Every hourly worker is reviewed twice per year with a maximum increase of 3.5% at each review.

As of right now the starting wage for a barista in New York City is $8.75 plus tips (a wide range from $1-$3/hour)

Assistant store managers are considered salary, and receive the same benefits as a barista or supervisor plus sick time, a bonus based on sales and a better health plan option. ASMs who are hired as ASMs make considerably more than an ASM who was promoted from a shift, I know of an ASM hired with a starting salary of $38K. Promoted ASMs make approximately $2/hour less. *ASMs are salaried but assigned an hourly wage as well to calculate any overtime pay*

Store Managers generally make high $40Ks PLUS. There are three tiers of SM determining the size of your store and your salary and promotion status. SM is high 40s plus in NYC because there are no tier one managers in NYC (Manhattan at least). I have heard of SM making up to $60K plus bonus.

District Managers have all the same benefits of SM plus some added perks. In NYC I have heard salaries of around $70K+ plus bonus.

A personal note: I would consider my self very liberal, very pro-union, but only in a place where it is needed. Myself personally, I feel I have been treated incredibly well at Starbucks. I have been with the company for 2.5 years and plan to be there through the entirety of my college edu, maybe longer.

[imabarrista]

Kevin,
Welcome to the real world. Can you imagine what Starbucks would be like if the UAW represented us?

[susie]

Hi there, was just wondering if somebody has some answers for me.
Anybody know how much an ASM or SM makes in Rochester (NY) area (Monroe County)? I know that an ASM makes about $35K in Westchester County (NY). Do you think it's a lot less than that since the cost of living is lower in Monroe County?

The numbers by Shift Kevin aren't right they are on the high side. For example ASM maxes out at 38000 in the highest market.

You can look them up on your starbucks portal.

ASM pay grade is 14
SM pay grade is either 17 or 18
DM pay grade is 23

[imabarrista]

Including bounuses?

bonus' aren't salary. And Shift Kevin said just salary

[Coffeehouseslave]

I own a coffee house in So. Cal. I worked there for many years before owning it and worked at Sbucks for a short while.
I found the experiences, pay, etc. to be pretty similar, from a barista's standpoint. The people I worked with and the customers were similar--some you loved, some you liked, some you wanted to kill. Something I've noticed universally, in my 20 years of customer service is, the situation is whatever you make of it. If you are an hourly barista, whether at an Sbucks or an independent, your situation is not going to dramatically change either way. I always liked the independents better because I liked wearing my own clothes, and having more in-put. I did have health insurance and went to trade shows with the owner.
As an owner, I have found that many people who leave my shop for Sbucks, end up realizing it isn't so much better. Not to bash on Sbucks, but the perception is that it is going to be soooo much better than working for an independent--better pay, better benenfits, better hours, better organization, etc. If you are looking for a career or 30K a year as a manager, you're going to want to try Sbucks, but if you are a student or looking for a potentially fun job, an independent may be for you. Besides, at most independents you can wear your own clothes and burn the bright green apron. You won't have to refer to yourself as a "partner" either (that was enough to make me want to leave).
Lately, in my area, it has been hard to find employees because people want to work at Sbucks because of the perception that it is going to be so much better. Many of the employees I've had have come from Sbucks, and a very few have left us to go work there. All of the ones that left us for Sbucks, didn't end up liking Sbucks. Most of the ones that left us for Sbucks were pretty crappy employees who thought that Sbucks would appreciate them more. Surprise, surprise--Sbucks doesn't want people with lousy attitudes, impossible schedules and the work ethic of Paris Hilton, either.
My point is that, for those of you looking for a job, and you have realistic expectations as an hourly barista, be open minded about working in an independent cafe. Sometimes they are awful, but often times they are comparable to Sbucks if not better. If you think it is a dead-end job, which it may be, be open to future possibilities--I've know several coffee house owners who have ended up with one of their baristas becoming their business partners (real partners, not the Sbucks variety), or owning it outright. That is what happened to me and now I am working with one of my baristas to become my partner and eventually take over the business.

[Cinnamon]

Hi,
What are the different SM tiers for pay scale purposes. What does each tier entail? How much is the average SM pay for Los Angeles?
Thanks

[3 Year Employee]

I have been with Starbucks for 3 years, started when I was 18, and am now moving onto an ASM position, I feel like I have put my all into *$ and that what I put in is what I'm getting out. I worked my ass off and I think that my SM and DM appreciate that. I have seen unfair things happen in the work scene, but I realized that sometimes, you just gotta accept the facts, we usually don't know what the whole story is. I look forward to going to work, it makes me feel good to give it my all.

Most of you made good comments, I'm a ASM in Chicago market just hired from the outside. They offered me 38k plus bonus to start.
For those that have retail, restaurant experience you will get paid for what you are worth. *$ is a good company to work for no matter what anyone tells you. Your experience there will be what you make out of it. You want to be a crapy employee and you will be treated as crap when it comes to review, promotion, or pay increase. If you show that you care about your job then the limit is the sky

[beachbarista]

I was wondering if anyone out there is taking advantage of *$ health insurance for a same-sex partner? I noticed this listed as an option in the pdf file on insurance benefits, and was surprised to see the offer..but was wondering just exactly how difficult is it to obtain? Is the cost the same as it is for a spouse or is it different? Thanks for any information!

[barista c]

beachbarista -
i'm pretty sure the cost is the same for a spouse as it is for a domestic partner.

i currently get benefits for my domestic partner of a different sex, but the process is the same and not a hassle at all.

basically you just have to live together and sign some forms saying you are in fact domestic partners.

what is the starbucks portal?

what is the starbucks portal?

[Jbee]

Does Starbucks hire new managers into the company for more than $40k? If someone has a strong management background (11 plus years and some coffee house experience) they must realize that a current manager will have trouble leaving their current salary/employer and take a pay cut to go to Starbucks. Are they open to paying a new applicant according to experience/salary history?
Thanks for any info.

[twinkie]

this is a very personal and serious question for me. i have a medical, though not contagious, condition that requires me to wear a scarf, hat, or wig in public.

wearing a wig has caused discomfort in jobs, but i am a people person and excel and prefer such positions.

i would love to work for starbucks, and wonder if there might be any hesitancy to hire someone "different." i see all kinds of employees when i go to any sbux, but getting hired is something else.

by the way, i suspect this happened to me once MANY years ago at a competing coffee chain. the ASM didn't even interview me fully, but instead told me she liked my "look," especially since our hair was similar, and was hired on the spot, which made me suspcious about her priorities. after about a week, i was passively dismissed with no real explanation, though feedback from coworkers made me think my performance was good for a trainee! coincidentally, the last day i worked i noticed she seemed particularly curious about my hair, with comments and staring during my shift. i live in a state where workers can be dismissed without explanation, so that was that. it should be said that this never came up in any other job, and i see many people with fake hair, wigs, and even hats at work.

i am very professional, skilled, and interview well, but am apprehensive about wearing a wig for such a physical job. i would rather wear one of my cute berets, etc... so would tidy headgear be a problem?

please be candid but kind--this is important to me, and i think i have something great to offer the company! O: )

[kali]

I plan on moving to New York or Atlanta from out of the country. Does anyone know what salaries are for ASM 1 and SM in New York and Atlanta, GA. Also do the health benefits at Starbucks in the USA also cover my family and wife for pregnancy? Thankyou for you time.

[CFELVR]

Can anyone tell me how much an assistant store manager and store manager are really paid - not an average salary?

[phluid13]

I have been working for Starbucks since January 27, 2005, I became a shift supervisor in 6 months time, and I just interviewed today for assistant manager on May 30th, 2006. I'd have to say, thats pretty fast but I really put myself into it. I love what I do, I love what the company stands for and everything within that spectrum. If I can do it, you can too! I also, DO use the benefits (medical, dental and vision).

I do use the Stock Investment Plan which takes a self-designated 1-10% out of your paycheck, puts it into a fund and purchases stock at the cheaper price from the beginning or end of the quarter plus a 15% discount. I also get the FREE, FREE, FREE bean stock awarded to me. I just need to wait for it to vest. It vests at a rate of 25% per year. So in four years I will have 100% of my first years bean stock awarded to me. Thats a lot, if you think about it.

Starbucks really and truly is a great company to work for. They take care of their own and also the farmers they purchase the coffee from. SBUX pays higher premiums to only farmers who rate high on a point system process. They have to meet certain criteria including things that raise the villages economy. Ask a coffee master next time you visit SBUX about how one cup of coffee benefits everyone all the way back to its farmers. If they dont know the answer, and dont know where to look, ask them to check the Coffee and Tea Resource Manual which SHOULD be in the Front of the House.

[DesertDude]

CFELVR: Check earlier postings. Salaries are posted above.

[desertdude]

Remember, store managers are required to work 40 hours a week. If you can organize your day so you work 8 hours, you can leave at 8 hours. Although it is true that I stay some extra time to spend with my partners, I am around 44 hours a week. I could walk out the door at 40, but choose not to. This works out to much better than the wage for most retail jobs of this complexity that REQUIRE 50/60+ hours a week. I used to work for quite a bit more (on my check) in other retail, but then spent many a day leaving before dawn and getting home after dark.

Anybody have any inside info. on the Starbucks acquisition of Barnie's stores?

[Andrew moore]

how much does star buckes full time employees make houly

it depends on where you are, whether you're a barista or a shift leader, etc etc.

I can tell you that as a barista I can make almost as much as i did as an ASM (excluding bonuses ......BTW never got one at our store). The average starting pay for ASM is 25k. I am capped out at barista level at 9.47, add tips at three an hour.Granted I am not guaranteed 40 hours I usually get 30 so yea...... it works for me

[BouncingBarista]

so...skimmed through and would just like to say that some of these starting hourly wages and caps and all that is obviously for places where it is inexpensive to live. i work in california, and i started at 7.50/hr (it was my first job at 16) after being with the company for a year i was making 8/hr and then i got a promotion and am now making 10.50/hr..and expecting my next review/raise here soon...so at about a year and a half thats what i'm making...but there is a partner in my store who moved from the east coast and had a pay reduction because they actually paid more there (i'm not sure of the region, but it was somewhere in new york i think)

[Jason]

Hey Guys,

You all have some great info on here for someone looking to get into Starbucks.

Anyways, I'm currently at the beginning of the interview process for an ASM or SM position. The job is in an area that i'm looking at moving back to, since being relocated/transferred to this State is the whole reason i'm looking to get OUT of my current job. Does Starbucks have any kind of relocation compensation?

Please feel free to contact me by email.

Thanks!

[lookingin]

Hello! What is the starting rate for a new (untrained) barista in the Seattle area?

Thanks!

[CindyLou]

Hey! Barista in the Detroit area...looking into the tuition payment through starbucks...does anyone know how that works or who i need to talk to or what kind of classes it works for? Anybody with more infor, I would love to hear from you!!!!! My tuition is 20,000 per year...

Cindy.mcfarlane@gmail.com email me if you have any info!

[Barshita]

This sucks! I work at a Starbucks in a Safeway food store and we can't except tips because of Safway policy and we only make like $650 a day.

[newASM]

Hi everyone, thank you for all your help. I was recently hired as a asm, after 3 intensive 1 hour interviews. I belive i am probaly going to be the youngest asm in my district. Any comments? dose anyone know the average age of a asm or sm. I am not in it for the money, but for the advancement oppertunities. i am going to be attending parttime uni in sep. i started working at famous players when i was 14, at 16 i became shift manager at pizza hut, 2 years later this monday i will become asm. tnx to all and wish me luck ~ !

P.S i tried to negotiate 35k they offered 30

[paulm]

hmm thats funny SM for a retail opperated store make $30k a year.I make that working in a licensed store in a Safeway and I am the manager

[David]

hi guys,

my wife goes to the ASM interview next week. she is really nervous and has been talking to a lot of people about the interview process.

i was wondering if anyone could give me any information about the interview so i could share it with her...you know, so she thinks i care and i am trying to help. hehe...

any info. would be great

Just relax, be honest and smile.

Best thing you can do in an interveiw most people just get way way too nervous to do it. :)

[mark]

Just curious to know if Starbucks reimburses employees for unused vacation time. For eaxample, if I gave my 2 week notice, and was basically told not to fulfill that time frame (basically being dismissed) would I then be able to be compensated for that accrued vacation?

[topher]

Mark,
Of course you will be paid your vacation time. Any time accrued during your tenure at Starbucks will be paid to you on you last paycheck, regardless of anything. Even if you were fired for theft, you would still be paid any vacation time that you accrued while working there. It is yours and you own it. (although in that case we may press charges, but of course, that is not your case!)

[Ari Gold]

In response to a comment above:
Posted by: PROUDBARISTA | Mar 7, 2005 6:03:43 PM
If you have a Bachelors degree (in anything... even art)you should not sell yourself short and enter the workforce making $7.00/hour, that is a complete slap to the face, you should be looking for jobs between $20-30/hour plus benefits! I don't care what you majored in or how low your GPA is, don't sell yourself short.

Word

Ari Gold, wouldn't that be nice??

I have a BSc, Majoring in Physiology with minors in Neurobiology and Philoosophy. My GPA was 3.95, and I got a 37Q on the MCAT. I am taking a year off before med school. Do you think I could get a better paying job anywhere? NOPE!!!! $7.75/hr is my destiny until I get my MD.

[Grinder]

Wow I just got a job offer in the houston area as a ASM and there starting me off at 32k a year! From reading from this site the past week as I waited to hear from, that's way above the average. I hope it works out!

You guys need to respect yourselves more. Thinking $32K is great and thinking you have to settle for $7.75 per hour until you are out of school shows how little you each believe in yourselves. Those are all entry level wages in my book and people who are doing as well in school as some of you say you are need to hold your job and its pay grade up to the same standards that you hold your school grades up to. Do not settle for less than you are worth because the only one that will look out for your best interests in the end is you.

[grinder]

Uhmm sorry, making18 a hour in today standards is ok in my book to start a job. If I wanted to be a doctor or rocket scientist making 100k a year than 32k wouldn't seem all that great. If the place where you work would like to offer me what I'm "really worth", hey hit me up with a email on where I can fill out a app. Lol there's "haters" everywhere you turn people so beware.

P.s. I actually asked for 26k. So for them to offer way more than what I asked says a lot about a company I belive. But time will tell.

[tuesday]

can anyone please tell me about how long the interview process is for ASM????

[i6wt3nz]

how much is starting for barista in SF or in Daly City/SSF?

[grinder]

i went to a job fair and spoke to one person for about 20 min and then spoke to a dm for about 30. filled out some paper work, so all and all, total about a hour.

[Sbuxgrrl]

The interview process for ASM can sometimes take as long as six months.

[sbuxgrrl]

Grinder,

32K is a great salary for ASM. Congratulations.

[olivya2]

For the person who went to the job fair in houston tx and got hired on as a ASM, what was the fair like? were there lots of candidates? what were some of the questions asked? do you have any tips or suggestions? i am a new graduate with a bachelors in psychology. i have 2 years supervisory experience with a catering company, and four years total with the same company? could anyone tell me what they are looking to hear in interviews? do you think i am qualified for the position? if so what would be an appropiate salary to ask for? any tips would help, thanks

[grinder]

For the person who went to the job fair in houston tx and got hired on as a ASM, what was the fair like? were there lots of candidates? what were some of the questions asked? do you have any tips or suggestions? i am a new graduate with a bachelors in psychology. i have 2 years supervisory experience with a catering company, and four years total with the same company? could anyone tell me what they are looking to hear in interviews? do you think i am qualified for the position? if so what would be an appropiate salary to ask for? any tips would help, thanks

Posted by: olivya2 | Jul 26, 2006 3:21:08 PM

ok love to help. the fair was located in a sb store. very loud and had to speak loud over all the backround noise. there where recruiters there doing pre-screen interviews. if they like you they refer you to talk to a dm. questions are random. just how would and how did you handle certain sistuations at previous jobs. yes there where a lot of people there but i arrived at the beginging to put me interview at the top of there mind. just be energetic and smile! lol they love that. i had the dm laughing threwout my interview. so postive is a good trait. show from your previous jobs that you posses leadership and you dont have problems with addressing people(write ups). be confident in yourself! if you have a degree of course you would be a great candaite. i think pays depends really on area. i only ask for 26k by reading all the post from this site to get a feel on what to ask when i went. so the 32k offer shocked me! but wow great signs from this company already. so get there early,bring a resume, and dress sharp(some people where like in shorts wearing a hat. what was they thinking?) but if you live in the houston area there will be one FINAL job fair for asm positons at - Houston, TX - Come to a Job Fair August 3rd - Starbucks at 5549 Richmond: Starbucks Coffee Company. check it out on hotjobs. i wish you the best of luck and hoped i helped. but let me know how it goes for you :)

[grinder]

Grinder,

32K is a great salary for ASM. Congratulations.

Posted by: sbuxgrrl | Jul 25, 2006 9:42:45 PM

aww thank you!

p.s. from my previous post. the job fair is between 12pm and 4pm. good luck people!

[Vicky]

I am a barista of 3 years with Starbucks; with no gauranteed hours I also have no gauranteed income due to the fact my hourly wage is still under $8.00 and I am scheduled at the whim of a manager that either likes you dislikes you and schedules accordingly. When you don't get scheduled enough hours you do not get any of the finical perks of the company; regardless of how wonderful they say they are. Try to support yourself on less than $100. a week; barely pays for gas!

[Becca]

vicky- Have you talked to your SM> If so, and nothing has been done, complain to your DM. Where are you?

[Anon]

Los Angeles:

Barista: 7.50-8.50/hr starting depending on store
Supervisor: 9.50/hr average
ASM: I was told appx. 30k

Stores bring in anywhere from 1.50-3.50/hr in tips per employee.

I personally have NEVER had a problem getting at least 20 hours a week as a barista or a supe. As long as you have decent availability and you aren't inept, the hours come in. The only people who may have problems with that are minors.

In response to Twinkie: Most city health codes require hats be worn on the floor. This would be restrictive if you have a particular TYPE of hat you need to wear, since there is no bending regarding company uniform. If you have a wig that is thin enough and secure enough to be worn under a baseball type cap, things should be fine.

[shebuzz]

this may seem like a dumb question, but I am considering applying for a SM position in the midwest. I have been an entrepenuer for the past 5 years running my own company. While running my business, I also freelanced for other companies. Should I highlight my self-employed experience or will it make me unappealing to the corporate world? I am not very corporate in nature, and am afraid I may not "play the game" very well. Will they consider me a bad candidate if I have my self-employment on my resume or should I just focus on my freelance work? I also have 5 years management experience. thanks!

[nickname]

one of the core values is 'entrepreneuiral spirit and drive'...generally we like people who think outside the box; and we need people to feel the ownership personally.

focus on what makes you awesome...whether that experience is gained on your own terms or freelanced.

[shebuzz]

Thank you for the info~

[RENO]

If anyone can answer these questions, I'd be most appreciative.

I am looking to supplement my income. I currently work in the evenings as an actor, and some afternoons as a drama teacher for children.

A new store is opening in the Orlando area. I would like to work early mornings only. (6AM-12noon). Is this possible, or do you need to be flexible?

How many hours do you need to work to get benefits?

Any ideas of Orlando/Central Florida area starting hourly rate for Baristas? Shift Supervisors?

And what is a "shift". 8 hours/10 hours? Can you only work 5-6 hours?

Sorry for all the questions, but before I waste a DM or SM's time, I'd like to know if I would be considered!

Thank you!

Reno

[Charlene]

Reno
It all really depends on the need of the store.
benefits are offered if you work an average of 20 hours a week and MOST mgrs are good about scheduling accordingly.
Before you go in you need to decide how many hours you want to work and some flexability helps, say be available to open 1-2 times a week.
Also if your schedule is limited time wise, it is good to be available as many days as possible, and show a willingness to pick up shifts if need be.
Just basically be willing to work with the mgr and it should be alright.
A shift is anywhere between 4 and 8 hours.
Hope this helps...

[coffeelover]

what is the starting pay for a barista in san jose, ca???

[Gina]

What is the starting wage for baristas in the Seattle/Bellevue area? Thanks for your time!

:0) Gina

[Reba]

I find it very sad that the starting wage for baristas in the Western Wa. area is $7.80/hr. Seriously, can anyone live off this? Sure there are other benefits, many are available after 90 day, but for students the tuition reimbursement and a lot of other good investment opportunities aren't available until after working with the company for more than 1 yr! For a company that takes such pride in the partners and looks to give back to the community I think there is a pretty major barista community being overlooked. I tried it. Trust me, for the expectations this company has the job is just not worth the $7.80/hr plus <$1.50 hrly avg tips. Private coffee houses pay better and from my experiences seem to be much more student friendly than the corporate giant has proven to have been for myself. Bail while you can!

[Max]

Blah!blah!!Blah!!!. Shut up about the average pay, just give me my grande, quad, ristretto, nonfat, dry cappuccino, please!.

[vicki]

Hi there, I'm just wondering what the starting rate is for a SB barista in Vancouver, British Columbia?

Thanks in advance :)

[alicia]

i worked at starbucks for 6 years and let me tell you it was not that great. the pay was bad you would think after all that time i would have made more than 10.64 an hour. the company is huge on brain washing. forget working hard just kiss everyones ass and you'll move up quick.

[Sophie]

I am not sure whether this is just strictly in USA or not but I live in Canada and I am actually wondering about scholarship opportunities...I am not in University until fall 2007, but I will have been working for the company for a year and a half by then and I am just wondering if anyone has a link or anything that I can go to regarding partner scholarships...etc?
Thanks if anyone can help.
Have a great day.

[Kelly]

Sorry to break it to those of you in the United States but it seems you are not getting as well paid as us here in Canada. I started in April, 2006 and started at 8.25 an hour, as of October 2nd all Baristas in ALBERTA CANADA will be getting a $.75 raise NO MATTER WHAT THEIR CURRENT RATE IS. I am also up for my 6 month raise shortly after that and will be making about $9.25
That is quite good for working for under 6 months.
Sorry guys.
Maybe move here??
I mean we do have the sweetest IGLOOS around!!!
:)

[heather]

whats the starting wages for a new store in northern kentucky? For part time... any one know??

[Theolaxor]

Vicky-
the starting rate is around $8.60 but as kelly said, it will be going up

[Scorpio370]

Starting wages varies for the market you are in. Some places are lower than others, it's not a universal starting wage. As for those in Canada, from my understanding, #1 it's a different country and your dollar has a different rate than the US dollar, and #2 (correct me if I'm wrong on this) I heard many of the Sbux in Canada are not corporate, but liscensed?
So Vicky, you would really have to talk to the baristas in the Kentucky area to find that out, and if you are already employed at Sbux, then it's not appropriate to discuss starting wages with other employees, some companies actually make it against the company policy to discuss pay among employees.

[Louisville Barista]

[Blah!blah!!Blah!!!. Shut up about the average pay, just give me my grande, quad, ristretto, nonfat, dry cappuccino, please!.]

At least you said please! :D

[Becca]

Kelly, that's alberta, not canada in general. I have friends who work at the gap in calgary and get payed 15$/hr starting wage. Alberta is booming and people won't work for you unless you pay well, that's why you're payed better than most places.

[Samantha]

I have a question about tuition reimbursement. How much does it pay for college? Will it actually be enough to help pay for an expensive college?

nope.

up to $1000 per calandar year, depending on your length of employ...

[Sumatty Totty]

I have worked for Starbucks for five years.. I absolutely love the company and I am very passionate when it comes to my job.In those five years I have made great money..Up to 12.00 an hour.At one of our stores I was making easily 10.00 an hour wage+tips...I do think it has something to do with different areas. I have worked in three different stores and it all depends on the service and area.Better service definitly good tips. Tourist area your kinda screwed. Tourists dont tip. Their is an abundance of oppurtunity.You have to show the iniative to move up and do well.That is all working with your management team.If Starbucks knows that you want to move up they will push you to. It usually can happen pretty quick.Im am possibly moving up to a ASM. But I am a little concerned about being paid for salary..I have heard from other ASM that wish they still made tips..or that they dont make that great money. Right now I am making average 12.50 hour 30-35 hours a week. I do know Starbucks is one of the highest paying chains.. Their benefits and stock are phenominal.They do surprise you with bonuses (Baristas included)at least once a year.I will stay with the company as a career.I beleive in the company 100%.I also agree when you bash Starbucks you really should be able to Back it up or at Least sound educated.

[Theolaxor]

Mostly in backwards eastern canada the stores are all lisenced but out west theyre corporate

[Heather]

I just got offered a job but only making $7.07.. that seams really low compared to whats on here! what is the average made in tips??

[Becca]

It's only the backward province of Quebec that has only licensed stores (I can call it that, I paid my time out there).

[Melanie]

I am in an accounting class and we are analyzing Starbucks does anyone have any info on how much it costs to make one cup of coffee including wages, electricity and supplies. I have called several stores and all they can tell me is one cup(any size) costs about 12 cents any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Starbucks Elder]

I was looking for a great part-time job that offered full benefits. I am in my 50s. I did my research and found that Starbucks would be a great place to work if benefits are more important than wages. This was true for me. I applied and was "eventually" hired (took 3 weeks to get the call). I'm wondering now if I was hired as the "token AARP" person. Why are the partners (baristas) at the Starbucks stores mostly 20-somethings? Is this the age of most applicants or does Starbucks prefer to keep it that way?

...you're kidding right?

in a thread that talks about the low wages, and the hopes of increasing it to liveable wages...
you think that we can score a lot of thirty-somethings in entry level?
at a time when people are thinking of buying houses and affording college for their children?

[baristagrl]

Starbucks Elder - why in the world do you care why they hired you? I don't think three weeks would be considered 'eventually'.

I was about 50 when I started at Starbucks three years ago. I have always been the oldest partner at my store and I have proven to be one of the best. I don't think of myself as a token anything.

My previous manager was big on having a diverse group of partners and she always had a great staff. My current manager has been hiring alot of teenagers and early 20-somethings. His choice of new hires has been god-awful so far. Unfortunately it comes down to the preferences of each individual manager. Be glad you were hired and don't make an issue of your age.

I worked for *bux from 99-01 when it was the only store in my medium-sized, wealthy city. I was just recently rehired (even though I was fired, along with most of my fellow baristas, when a new manager came in - she put us all in the computer as non-rehires, but the managers who hired me this time were amazingly kind and understanding, and made arrangements to override this).

I was amazed to learn that starting pay is 8.50, over a dollar more than what I was getting when I left after 2 years. They've been raising it to compensate for cost-of-living, while most local companies have not (big problem here). 8.50 isn't anything to swoon over, but this is an entry-level job, for which I was first hired, in '99, with NO work experience whatsoever. Add in tips, which I'm estimating to be at least 3/hr due to busy location, and that's more than my husband makes as a skilled, schooled tech in a hospital ER, with many years experience. SMs start at 10.50, as I was told.

As far as the estimate of hourly wages, consider that a good percentage of hourly employees are in large metro areas. In Boston or NYC they're getting hired on at 13/hr or more, plus who knows what tips. And if you move from Boston to, say, my city, your pay will not change... they will never lower your wage.

"Barista" pay has a cap. even at barista cap, you would have to pull some amazing tips(not going to happen this decade) to get the 35k range, especially since overtime is so frowned upon(in my state, at least)

shifts don't even pull 35k, wtf!!

i love working here though. i was actually searching google for "starbu