--- title: "Barista Jobs in Los Angeles, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/los-angeles-ca" 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/los-angeles-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/barista/locations/los-angeles-ca/data.json"] --- Barista market brief · Los Angeles, CA # Barista Jobs in Los Angeles, CA 204 barista openings are live in the Los Angeles, CA area from 44 employers, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, The Kroger Co., and Albertsons Companies Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,658–$43,680 a year (median $41,600), from the 38% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Browse all Barista markets](/jobs/barista) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 204 : Live barista openings currently tracked in the Los Angeles market. **Companies hiring** : 44 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 38% 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/los-angeles-ca/entry-level)87 jobs Senior1 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/barista/locations/los-angeles-ca/lead)7 jobs Level coverage is 47%. 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 204 Hiring employers 44 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 0.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 110 12 companies Startups & growing teams 64 24 companies · $39,520 median Top of market 24 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,658 P50 $41,600 P75 $43,680 P90 $52,062 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 Los Angeles - 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+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[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 Los Angeles, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 204 live roles tracked in this market. - 44 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/barista) ## A practical market plan for Barista in Los Angeles Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 204 barista openings across 44 employers establish the current Los Angeles 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 64 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 Los Angeles market view into active employers and representative barista openings Employer activity · 44 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 employers64Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)[![The Kroger Co. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthekrogerco.com%2Fandroid-chrome-384x384.png&sig=NFslbDCM58S-sJMfoGJ6Mui9kbO3GdGEUwML8Z3ShQg) The Kroger Co.Established employers14Open roles](/company/the-kroger-co)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market13Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc) PLUNJStartups & growing teams11Open roles [![Target logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.targetimg1.com%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-precomposed.png&sig=L_DCl8DQU9LfYFwM7qEKqClzBBPWVYgjavm8-PR3a4A) TargetEstablished employers11Open roles](/company/target)[![The Cheesecake Factory logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecheesecakefactory.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fcake%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=14P59m6P_BbTuZTKenePCvSntwCyLCqhVu0gS6KaSVY) The Cheesecake FactoryTop of market8Open roles](/company/the-cheesecake-factory) Barnes & NobleStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/sodexo) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 204 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [STARBUCKS/LEAD BARISTALead+The Kroger Co.Los Angeles, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/starbucks-lead-barista-at-the-kroger-co-ba7fd153-1bec-52ef-a978-8814e2a1a606)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleTargetSanta Clarita, California$41,600Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-target-6ba0c880-7316-5d6c-a1d5-094b45abdbff)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleThe Kroger Co.Los Angeles, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-the-kroger-co-8c08be29-0922-5c78-9fa2-223873e64952)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleAlbertsons Companies Inc.Santa Ana, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-albertsons-companies-inc-c4f69ffe-7f4d-5320-9976-bd04629c51d4)[Barista | Los AngelesEntry-levelBlank StreetLos Angeles, California$41,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/barista-los-angeles-at-blank-street-9916a31e-3d19-5c23-a24c-90b3fe355e59)[Barista - TemporaryLive roleBarnes & NobleSanta Clarita, California$41,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/barista-temporary-at-barnes-and-noble-897cffeb-2ad7-5845-994b-396ceb6092f2)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleTargetLos Angeles, California$42,640Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-target-e074358f-6f19-5b2e-a76a-e64e41826da6)[Starbucks BaristaLive roleTargetGarden Grove, California$41,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/starbucks-barista-at-target-12f58e51-06f8-5ef6-96b6-e6ffaea49250) #### More barista openings in Los Angeles - [Starbucks Barista · Target](/job/starbucks-barista-at-target-27e84356-eb90-5046-bea6-f84166973b52) - [Alfred Highland Park PT Barista · Alfred Coffee](/job/alfred-highland-park-pt-barista-at-alfred-coffee-ba6654fd-9c32-5b04-b0f4-6d8fdb8380f6) - [Seasonal Starbucks Barista, Victoria Gardens · Macy's](/job/seasonal-starbucks-barista-victoria-gardens-at-macys-4a7fcf7c-d77e-5d9a-a61f-cf340a27afa8) - [barista - Store# 20686, RESEDA & NORDOFF · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-20686-reseda-and-nordoff-at-starbucks-coffee-company-e189319e-f44c-51e3-8587-694a2a194e14) - [barista - Store# 59538, PHILADELPHIA & GROVE · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-59538-philadelphia-and-grove-at-starbucks-coffee-company-7a56c329-bd77-570b-a7f6-9f4983eaa53b) - [barista - Store# 51971, I-15 & FOOTHILL · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-51971-i-15-and-foothill-at-starbucks-coffee-company-e35e2708-d00b-53ea-8f65-2e71d4fe50d5) - [barista - Store# 16876, EDINGER & SHER, HUNTINGTON BEACH · Starbucks Coffee Company](/job/barista-store-16876-edinger-and-sher-huntington-beach-at-starbucks-aff1738e-56f6-5af7-a861-b73614f887b6) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Anaheim, California | Careers at Anaheim · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-anaheim-california-careers-at-anaheim-at-90e80ef5-d458-5660-b2a2-2227beebe0b9) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Pasadena, California | Careers at Pasadena · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-pasadena-california-careers-at-pasadena-03e9db6b-1d89-5c8c-ac4e-3506b6be89ca) - [Dessert Finisher/Barista in Huntington Beach, California | Careers at Huntington Beach · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/dessert-finisher-barista-in-huntington-beach-california-careers-at-404ff4bd-e459-51a0-9b33-b4adb6a3d6d0) - [BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/barista-full-time-and-part-time-at-compass-group-c56699aa-73f1-5add-b7aa-82944558dbfc) - [Starbucks Barista · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/starbucks-barista-at-albertsons-companies-inc-93acea71-aace-5ada-913e-160d37f260f4) - [Starbucks Barista · Target](/job/starbucks-barista-at-target-660d11f1-681e-5c9d-a24d-8762416c2913) - [Barista · PLUNJ](/job/barista-at-plunj-cf41e807-c922-59e6-b3a5-3b8e8a1f31fd) - [Cafe Matcha Melrose Place PT Barista · Alfred Coffee](/job/cafe-matcha-melrose-place-pt-barista-at-alfred-coffee-a4231541-d460-56f1-a081-d47f20670c65) - [Barista- Café Ora · Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks](/job/barista-cafe-ora-at-houston-grand-hotel-river-oaks-2c763796-6175-5686-85a5-1db169fbc7f6) [Explore all 204 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Barista+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA) ## Barista jobs in Los Angeles: 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 Los Angeles? Metaintro tracks 204 live barista openings from 44 employers in the Los Angeles, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do barista jobs in Los Angeles pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,658 to $43,680. Based on the 38% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for barista jobs in Los Angeles? Starbucks Coffee Company, The Kroger Co., Albertsons Companies Inc., and PLUNJ have the most open barista roles here right now, out of 44 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 Los Angeles. 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