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Barista salary in South Africa

How much does a Barista make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 6 121

The average salary for a barista is R 6 121 per month in South Africa. 108 salaries reported, updated at 3 June 2026

Barista job openings in South Africa

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Barista (Full Time)
Benoni, Gauteng
Temporary
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Barista in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of the Free State
 
R 282 900per year
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Bootlegger Coffee Company
 
R 96 000per year
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Sodexo
 
R 75 000per year
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The Capital Hotels and Apartme...
 
R 62 880per year
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Starbucks
 
R 62 822per year
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Empact Group
 
R 57 637per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Baristas

  1. Stellenbosch, Western Cape
    R 7 999 per month
  2. Woodstock, Western Cape
    R 7 070 per month
  3. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 6 931 per month
  4. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 6 523 per month
  5. Paarl, Western Cape
    R 6 066 per month

Where can a Barista earn more?

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Senior Barista

Job openings
Average R 9 502 per month