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starbucks.co.ukWhat's the pay for 16 year olds at Starbucks?
The average pay for 16 year olds at Starbucks is between £7.00 and £12.35 per hour.
Here's a breakdown of what 16 year olds are paid in different roles at Starbucks:
| Job | Starbucks pay per hour for 16 yr olds |
|---|---|
| Barista | £7.00-12.35 per hour |
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
Last updated 15 September 2025
More about pay at Starbucks
Top paying cafés for 16 year olds
- Pret A Manger - 16 year olds pay £12.21-22.98 per hour
- Costa Coffee - 16 year olds pay £7.50-12.60 per hour
- Greggs - 16 year olds pay £9.87-10.67 per hour
- Bocketts Farm - 16 year olds pay £6.40-8.60 per hour
- Caffè Nero - 16 year olds pay £6.86-8.96 per hour
- Tim Hortons - 16 year olds pay £6.29-7.56 per hour
- Coffee #1 - 16 year olds pay £5.69-9.23 per hour
- Bakers + Baristas - 16 year olds pay £6.40-8.48 per hour
- Cooplands - 16 year olds pay £6.50-7.55 per hour
- Boswell Group - 16 year olds pay £6.36-8.74 per hour
Jobs at Starbucks
Jobs that pay the same for all age groups
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