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Barista Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹14,500per month, median
Half of Barista posts in Kolkata offer ₹13,500–₹16,500 a month. Based on 37 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,300 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,700 |
- Active posts
- 37
- Employers
- 34
- Open to freshers
- 54%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer Barista candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹14,500 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹16,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for Restaurant Experience only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,300 against ₹14,000.
- 5 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) | 20 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 17 | ₹15,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 37 | ₹14,500 |
Qualification asked
- 10th pass76% · 28
- Below 10th16% · 6
- 12th pass8% · 3
Localities
Barista salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 5 | ₹14,000 |
| Ballygunge Circular Road | 3 | — |
| Sarat Bose Road | 3 | — |
| Behala Chowrasta | 2 | — |
| Garia Main Road | 2 | — |
| Golpark | 2 | — |
| Hindusthan Park | 2 | — |
| Lake Town | 2 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹14,500 | — | 37 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹15,000 | +3% | 39 |
| India | ₹18,000 | +24% | 1,341 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Bon Viveur Food and Beverage Pvt Ltd2
- Cafe' De Park2
- Chef & Mixologist2
- Aldo Cafe1
- Aromoza Foodcraft1
- Pixelfx Studios Pvt. Ltd.1
- Rightgram Hospitality Private Limited1
- Shiva Kitchen Equipment Pvt Ltd.1
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 | ₹15,300 | ₹14,000 | +9% |
| Coffee | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | +7% |
Real offers
Recent Barista posts with pay
- BaristaRaytio · Kolkata · Fresher · Yesterday₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- BaristaNomo Restaurant · Kolkata · Fresher · 3 days ago₹13,000 – ₹18,000/month
- BaristaChatpati · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Barista221B baker street Resturent and cafe · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹11,000 – ₹16,000/month
- BaristaRightgram Hospitality Private Limited · Kolkata · Fresher · 19 days ago₹11,000 – ₹12,000/month
- BaristaMingle Cafe & Restro · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barista salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹14,500 a month across 37 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹13,500 and ₹16,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,700 or more.
What is the Barista salary for freshers in Kolkata?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 20 jobs.
What do Barista jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹15,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Barista pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
No, 3% lower: ₹14,500 in Kolkata against ₹15,000 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Barista salaries in Kolkata?
Restaurant Experience (+9%) and Coffee (+7%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 37 active job posts for Barista in Kolkata 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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