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Starbucks is a coffeehouse chain. They sell a variety of coffee drinks, hot and cold beverages, and snacks.

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Do Starbucks give paid sick leave?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick at Starbucks.

Cafes who pay sick pay include Intelligentsia, Blue Bottle Coffee and Porto's Bakery.

Last updated July 16, 2026

How we know this

Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and July 2026.

60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

Why this matters

Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

Which cafes pay sick pay?

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What people are saying about sick pay at Starbucks

  • Best thing

    Benefits, pay, and coworkers

    Worst thing

    Stress, it’s hard to get time off, can’t call in sick ever due to no coverage for management(much easier at entry level) gossip

    7.1

    Supervisor at Starbucks, June 2025

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  • Best thing

    schedule flexibility (nottt including calling out sick)

    Worst thing

    calling out sick.

    5.7

    Barista at Starbucks, January 2025

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  • Best thing

    Sometimes you get free food

    Worst thing

    Super stressful
    Underpaid
    Takes up personal time
    No sick leave
    Don’t get to choose staff

    1.4

    Head manager at Starbucks, December 2024

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  • Best thing

    The costumers and fellow baristas.

    Worst thing

    Managers, linkages sick time, bad attitude of costumers, long work shifts, bad peak rush! Gross food safety at some other stores

    1.2

    Barista at Starbucks, December 2024

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