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Barista Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹19,500per month, median
Half of Barista posts in Karnataka offer ₹17,500–₹21,900 a month. Based on 209 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹19,500 | ₹21,900 | ₹25,000 |
- Active posts
- 210
- Employers
- 148
- Open to freshers
- 38%
- New in 30 days
- 26
What to offer Barista candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹19,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹21,900 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,500 — 5% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹20,000 against ₹19,000.
- 26 new Barista posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Barista salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 80 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 129 | ₹20,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 209 | ₹19,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass90% · 189
- 12th pass6% · 13
- Below 10th3% · 7
- Graduate0% · 1
Cities
Barista salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 193 | ₹19,500 |
| Mysuru | 7 | ₹15,000 |
| Mangaluru | 5 | ₹20,000 |
| Belagavi | 1 | — |
| Chikmagalur | 1 | — |
| Kalaburagi | 1 | — |
| Raichur | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹19,500 | — | 209 |
| India | ₹18,000 | -8% | 1,341 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹17,500 | -10% | 17 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | +3% | 87 |
| Maharashtra | ₹18,000 | -8% | 401 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -10% | 74 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
26 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Ab Coffee16
- Abcoffee6
- Starbucks6
- Third Wave Coffee6
- Nothing Before Coffee Private Limited4
- Radhika Manpower Services4
- Cafe Coffee Day3
- The Master Chefs3
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
Real offers
Recent Barista posts with pay
- BaristaAkbar Juice Centre · Kalaburagi · Fresher · Yesterday₹6,000 – ₹11,000/month
- BaristaBrewz Coffee · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹24,000 – ₹26,000/month
- BaristaNivys Resto Cafe · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- BaristaRadhika Manpower Services · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹26,000/month
- BaristaEtaan Sky cafe · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- BaristaCafe Petriqor · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barista salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹19,500 a month across 209 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹17,500 and ₹21,900, and 10% of posts pay ₹25,000 or more.
What is the Barista salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,500 a month, based on 80 jobs.
What do Barista jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹20,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Karnataka pays the most for Barista jobs?
Mangaluru (₹20,000), Bengaluru (₹19,500) and Mysuru (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Barista pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 8% higher: ₹19,500 in Karnataka against ₹18,000 across India.
Which skills raise Barista salaries in Karnataka?
Restaurant Experience (+5%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 209 active job posts for Barista in Karnataka on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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