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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coffee Shop Manager in Colorado is $87,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.
However, a Coffee Shop Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Coffee Shop Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $100,190 | $8,349 | $1,927 | $48 |
| Average | $87,490 | $7,291 | $1,683 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,590 | $6,383 | $1,473 | $37 |
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A Coffee Shop Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Coffee Shop Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Coffee Shop Manager | $83,394 |
| Intermediate Level Coffee Shop Manager | $83,878 |
| Senior Level Coffee Shop Manager | $85,492 |
| Specialist Level Coffee Shop Manager | $87,430 |
| Expert Level Coffee Shop Manager | $90,666 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Coffee Shop Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
Coffee Shop Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $97,940. While startup companies pay approximate $82,855.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $82,855 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $87,629 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $94,578 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $97,940 |
For Coffee Shop Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Coffee Shop Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Coffee Shop Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | $97,989 | $47.0 | 12% |
| Energy & Utilities | $96,239 | $46.0 | 10% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $96,239 | $46.0 | 10% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $94,489 | $45.0 | 8% |
| Software & Networking | $94,489 | $45.0 | 8% |
Understanding how a Coffee Shop Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $100,190 | $8,349 | $1,927 | $48 |
| Average | $87,490 | $7,291 | $1,683 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,590 | $6,383 | $1,473 | $37 |
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