--- title: "Barista Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Barista market brief · Chicago, IL # Barista Jobs in Chicago, IL 108 barista openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 28 employers, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, Albertsons Companies Inc., and Compass Group. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280–$38,662 a year (median $35,984), from the 37% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Barista markets](/jobs/barista) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 108 : Live barista openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 28 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $35,984 : 37% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/barista/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)40 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 39%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 108 Hiring employers 28 Salary coverage 37% Median experience 0.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 43 7 companies Startups & growing teams 42 15 companies · $35,516 median Top of market 13 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $33,280 P50 $35,984 P75 $38,662 P90 $41,018 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live barista listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare barista opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 108 live roles tracked in this market. - 28 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/barista) ## A practical market plan for Barista in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 108 barista openings across 28 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most active visible employers, with 33 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative barista openings Employer activity · 28 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Starbucks Coffee Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.starbucks.ca%2Fpwa-icon-192.png&sig=VpXZpHUFmRMuGpgfkg9M-_F8dLTOC71WlhawLWjOStU) Starbucks Coffee CompanyEstablished employers33Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market9Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc)![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams7Open roles Goddess and the Baker, LLCEmployer profile7Open roles Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/sodexo)[![Acosta logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acosta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F5%2F2024%2F10%2Ffavicon-w.jpg&sig=255RypCI5NZO85wBqBmP2wibeC8wJSRTLZw-CdGC_mQ) AcostaEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/acosta)[![Macy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.macys.com.ico) Macy'sStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/macy-s) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 108 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Starbucks Barista Trainer, State Street - Full TimeEntry-levelMacy'sChicago, IllinoisPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-trainer-state-street-full-time-at-macys-0f7874bd-8d23-5d4c-b35a-4199a23e1157)[Barista (PT)Live roleAmerican Place CasinoWaukegan, Illinois$35,568Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/barista-pt-at-american-place-casino-8d13babf-b078-54fc-b263-dedbc1394941)[BaristaLive roleSodexoAurora, Illinois$34,320Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/barista-at-sodexo-67e9b27b-afd9-53a2-a274-e6b1469f461e)[barista - Store# 08119, SCHAUMBURG-GOLF&HIGGINSEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanySchaumburg, IllinoisPosted Oct 31, 2026](/job/barista-store-08119-schaumburg-golf-and-higgins-at-starbucks-coffee-93dc30b9-d707-5686-9a21-9765a3a9d2f8)[barista - Store# 02401, CHICAGO & FRANKLINEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 31, 2026](/job/barista-store-02401-chicago-and-franklin-at-starbucks-coffee-company-5f1999c3-1c5e-5f5d-bc1b-57b9fd86cc7a)[barista - Store# 00203, N WACKEREntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 31, 2026](/job/barista-store-00203-n-wacker-at-starbucks-coffee-company-b63f4201-b9d0-52ee-9406-58e83efdbc74)[barista - Store# 50754, 115 W RAND RDEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyArlington Heights, IllinoisPosted Oct 31, 2026](/job/barista-store-50754-115-w-rand-rd-at-starbucks-coffee-company-4e24f048-e9aa-5237-b0d9-03cf0ce0ed60)[Barista - TemporaryLive roleBarnes & NobleSchaumburg, Illinois$33,280Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/barista-temporary-at-barnes-and-noble-886f274f-6851-570b-9016-476b5444156a) #### More barista openings in Chicago - [Barista · Encore Village of Schaumburg](/job/barista-at-encore-village-of-schaumburg-d9109498-7533-5c42-8be9-d7f5768060b6) - [BARISTA (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-part-time-at-compass-group-f5ac8dc5-f122-5c5d-9096-d0042291111a) - [Starbucks Barista · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/starbucks-barista-at-albertsons-companies-inc-5fb43582-402f-53e6-a812-d3af05f31463) - [barista operations lead, Reserve Cafe- Chicago Roastery · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-operations-lead-reserve-cafe-chicago-roastery-at-starbucks-e0a2c3cf-fc85-5d4f-b650-e7132a9c321a) - [Barista/FOH · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/barista-foh-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-2eab8c3a-68fb-5d9b-a143-c33f78d3a43e) - [barista - Store# 02929, LINCOLN VILLAGE · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-02929-lincoln-village-at-starbucks-coffee-company-9cce0551-4d64-51df-bea6-1db7a25c0da6) - [barista - Store# 58413, FOSTER & EDENS · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-58413-foster-and-edens-at-starbucks-coffee-company-e30c1fdd-72e2-554b-babd-fa96d09a6c4b) - [barista - Store# 25092, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-25092-john-hancock-center-at-starbucks-coffee-company-403510b6-6780-58d9-99fc-43d8327c5ace) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Naperville, Illinois | Careers · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-naperville-illinois-careers-at-park-32bb6be0-fcde-5b65-bf44-428011c01be1) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Chicago, Illinois | Careers at Chicago · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-chicago-illinois-careers-at-park-meadows-23200aa2-dc72-5da4-a2cf-6ee86af803be) - [BARISTA (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-part-time-at-compass-group-10325fb8-b500-5413-a43b-a26eb3c0b21b) - [BARISTA (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-part-time-at-compass-group-a0c05840-3878-552f-93f2-49b299226a90) - [Barista · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/barista-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-1e563e90-b3d3-50d7-b53d-e8b98e3aa491) - [barista - Store# 57238, OGDEN & DAMEN - IMD · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-57238-ogden-and-damen-imd-at-starbucks-coffee-company-0e9bbad7-2425-5f52-b63b-03c64123c6bd) - [barista - Store# 02223, LINCOLN & PAULINA · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-02223-lincoln-and-paulina-at-starbucks-coffee-company-2c63bb5d-b006-5b3f-b291-c3130b8efa77) - [barista - Store# 71123, OGDEN & AURORA · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-71123-ogden-and-aurora-at-starbucks-coffee-company-8d6905f4-d59c-5faf-89ea-d31e613740d7) [Explore all 108 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Barista jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many barista jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 108 live barista openings from 28 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do barista jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $35,984 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280 to $38,662. Based on the 37% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for barista jobs in Chicago? Starbucks Coffee Company, Albertsons Companies Inc., Compass Group, and Goddess and the Baker, LLC have the most open barista roles here right now, out of 28 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Barista demand around Chicago. [South Bend, IN](/jobs/barista/locations/south-bend-in)[Rockford, IL](/jobs/barista/locations/rockford-il)[Milwaukee, WI](/jobs/barista/locations/milwaukee-wi)[Kalamazoo, MI](/jobs/barista/locations/kalamazoo-mi)[Madison, WI](/jobs/barista/locations/madison-wi)[Grand Rapids, MI](/jobs/barista/locations/grand-rapids-mi) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Chicago market. [Cashier](/jobs/cashier/locations/chicago-il)[Server](/jobs/server/locations/chicago-il)[Cook](/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il)[All roles in Chicago](/jobs/locations/chicago-il) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Barista](/jobs/barista/locations/chicago-il/entry-level) Built for career movement ## Turn the Chicago barista market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your barista search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)