Does Starbucks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Starbucks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Starbucks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Starbucks?

57% of Starbucks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Starbucks 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Starbucks?

Barista (44980) , Shift Supervisor (9811) , Cashier/Barista (4307) , Store Manager (3147) , Supervisor (1116) , Barista, Shift Supervisor (956) , Barista Trainer (843) , Starbucks-Barista (737) , Manager (656) , Shift Manager (588) , Cashier (458) , Assistant Manager (377) , Partner (332) , Assistant Store Manager (325) , Shift Lead (288)

What are employees saying about Starbucks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Starbucks layoffs and their outlook for job security at Starbucks in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Starbucks locations?

Paris , Bordeaux , Lyon , Lille , Toulouse , Marseille , Nantes , Nice , Strasbourg , Saint-Herblain , Thiais , Angers , Nancy , Avignon , Tours , Marne-la-Vallee , Nîmes , Mulhouse , Francescas , Rouen , Brive , Versailles , Chessy , Serris , Montpellier , Grenoble , Anglemont , Annecy-le-Vieux , Évry , Levallois-Perret

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Starbucks reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(85,512 total reviews)

Brian Niccol

34% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Starbucks has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 85,512 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Starbucks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restauration industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

86K reviews

3.0

May 7, 2010

College Job - nothing more

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, decent benefits for full time employees, option to buy shares of starbucks, good discounts. Also, Starbucks on your resume is recognized by other restaurant employees if you're trying to find another part time or summer job

Cons

Not really a long term job, limited promotion opportunities, only really a student or summer job. I wasn't expecting much in the first place.

4.0

May 7, 2010

Starbucks

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent place to build a career. The company is obsessed with quality, customer service and high employee engagement. Work / Life Balance is also a cornerstone of the organization.

Cons

Pay is not on the premium side. Advancement opportunities have slowed in recent years. Achieving results is a high priority and some measurements are extremely difficult to meet.

1.0

May 7, 2010

Starbucks Baristas

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Easy job. Time off Good if you're a student.

Cons

Hierarchies between management and employee. Expectation of work. Competitive wage not based on voluntary or more workload.

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