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One of the largest coffee retailers in the US, hiring baristas and store leaders nationwide.
Updated for 2026 · Independent & ad-supported
Overview
Starbucks hires baristas and store leaders at its company-operated coffeehouses across all 50 states, and calls its employees partners. Most stores hire year-round for hourly roles, and no prior coffee experience is needed to start as a barista. Applications are submitted online through the official Starbucks Career Hub, after which a recruiter or store leader reviews your profile and reaches out about next steps.
| Typical pay | About $15-$25/hr across hourly roles |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 16+ (18+ for shift supervisor and most management roles) |
| Where they hire | Nationwide (all 50 states) |
| Hiring | Hires year-round at company-operated stores; retail hourly postings refresh about every 90 days, and openings tend to increase during busy seasons. |
Per Indeed, baristas average about $15.93/hr (roughly $8-$27/hr depending on market and role), shift supervisors about $20/hr, and assistant store managers about $25/hr. Starting pay varies by state and local market.
Common roles & pay
| BaristaEntry-level role making drinks and serving customers. No experience needed; minimum age 16. | About $15.93/hr average (Indeed); roughly $8-$27/hr by market |
|---|---|
| Shift SupervisorRuns shifts and leads the store team on the floor. Typically requires being 18 or older. | About $20/hr average (Indeed) |
| Assistant Store ManagerHelps run daily operations, drive results, and develop the team while building toward store management. | About $25/hr average (Indeed) |
| Store ManagerSalaried role running a location: operations, staffing, coaching, and business results. | About $72,000/yr average (Indeed) |
| District ManagerOversees multiple stores, developing leaders and managing portfolio performance across a district. | Varies |
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible partners, including part-time (roughly 20 hours per week)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Bean Stock equity/stock grants, available to eligible part-time partners
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time online bachelor's degree through Arizona State University (140+ degree options)
- 30% partner discount plus a free weekly coffee or tea markout
- Mental health support, including up to 20 therapy sessions a year and free Headspace access
- Paid parental leave, plus vacation, sick time, and life and disability coverage
- Free Spotify Premium subscription
What it's like to work at Starbucks
Baristas are the core hourly role: taking orders, making espresso and other drinks, handling the register, and keeping the store clean and welcoming. Starbucks trains everything, so you do not need to know how to pull a shot before you apply. Shift supervisors lead the team during a shift and are the usual first step into leadership, while assistant store managers and store managers handle operations, staffing, and business results.
Pay depends heavily on your state and local market. Indeed lists an average barista wage of about $15.93/hr, with real store postings often falling between roughly $15 and $23/hr, and higher-cost markets paying more. Shift supervisors average around $20/hr and assistant store managers around $25/hr on Indeed. US retail hourly partners generally need to be available for at least 18 hours a week (with a minimum of 12 scheduled hours), and schedules can include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
The hiring process is straightforward: you apply online through the Career Hub, get an email confirming your application, and then a recruiter or coffeehouse leader reviews it and contacts strong matches. Some roles may include a short online assessment that presents customer and team scenarios. Interviews are usually done in-store with a store or assistant manager, and applicants commonly report the whole process taking about one to three weeks.
To improve your chances, apply to specific stores near you using the location search, keep your availability as open as you reasonably can, and make sure your contact details are correct so recruiters can reach you. Emphasize customer service, reliability, and teamwork in your application and interview. If you are not selected for one store, you can reapply to other openings, and postings refresh roughly every 90 days.
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