Starbucks is proud to offer a wide range of partner benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, Beanstock, retirement savings, Lyra for mental health, Spotify Premium, paid time off, parental leave, fertility benefits, 100% tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan – and more.
Ideas for these continuously evolving and innovative benefits and perks come from you – this is the power of your direct relationship with leaders.
News and Updates
Starbucks recognized by JUST 100 for industry leading partner benefits and workplace policies
Read more about our industry leading benefit offerings and why Starbucks earned the top-spot among restaurant and leisure companies on the 2023 JUST 100 rankings.
Starbucks invests in a nationwide labor relations team and a dynamic, new partner training initiative
Read more about our investment in a new labor relations team and watch a preview of our new “Partnership at Starbucks” training program launched to better equip U.S. retail leaders with an understanding of labor issues, NLRA requirements and the rights of our partners to engage in protected activities.
Starbucks pushes to move bargaining process forward while building on more than $1B in investments in the partner experience
An overview of our efforts to work side-by-side with partners to reinvent the future of Starbucks, our more than $1 billion in investments in the partner experience and our work to move the bargaining process forward.
Striking New York Roastery partners elect to return to work
Read more about return to work plans and our efforts to engage with New York Roastery partners and Workers United to support the continued well-being of our partners and customers.
Starbucks is proud to offer a wide range of partner benefits that allow you to choose the plans and programs that best support your needs and goals. These include comprehensive health insurance, Beanstock, retirement savings, Lyra for mental health, Spotify Premium, paid time off, parental leave, fertility benefits, 100% tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement plan – and more. Ideas for these continuously evolving and innovative benefits and perks come from you – this is the power of your direct relationship with leaders.
Bean Stock
Yearly grant of restricted stock units, which vest over two years.
Future Roast 401k
Starbucks will match 100% of the first 5% you contribute each pay period (regardless of whether the contribution is 401(k) pre-tax, Roth after-tax or a combination of both).
Medical, Dental & Vision
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with choices for your, your spouse or domestic partner, and children.
Lyra Mental Health Benefit
Mental health therapy and counseling.
Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Earn your first bachelor’s degree online with 100% tuition and fees covered upfront through Arizona State University’s online degree programs.
Partner & Family Sick Time
Time off to take care of yourself and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid time off for birth and non-birth parents.
Stock Investment Plan (S.I.P)
Allows partners to buy Starbucks stock at a 5% discount via payroll deductions.
Family Expansion Reimbursement
Financial assistance to partners who have chosen to grow their family through adoption, surrogacy or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Up to $10,000 per attempt.
Medical Travel Reimbursement Assistance
Travel expense reimbursement for partners and family members who must travel to access abortion or gender-affirming care.
Greener Apron
Learn how to become a sustainability champion in your store and at home through an online course.
Caring Unites Partners (CUP) Fund
Financial assistance program funded by partners for partners to help in times of special need.
Starbucks Student Loan Management
Help better managing student loan debt.
Life Insurance
Financial protection for you and your family.
DACA Reimbursement
Reimbursement for DACA filing fees.
Starbucks Global Academy
Starbucks succeeds when our partners do, and we believe that success is best when shared. Our world-class benefits and programs for eligible part-time and full-time partners are tailored to your needs.
Care@Work
Subsidized backup care for kids and adults, senior care planning services and a premium membership to Care.com.
My Starbucks Savings
Allows you to save toward goals directly from your paycheck; eligible partners can earn incentives.
Headspace
An app that teaches you how to meditate and supports your ongoing meditation journey.
Short & Long Term Disability
Partial income replacement if you are unable to work due to disability.
Starbucks Coffee Academy
Learn more about the vast and wonderful world of coffee.
Vacation & Other Time Off
Time & a half pay for holidays, and paid vacation that accrues over time.
Perks
Starbucks Product Discounts & Rewards
Weekly free pound of coffee or other specified products, 30% off goods at company-owned Starbucks stores, extra benefits when you register your partner card for Starbucks Rewards.
Giving Match
Request that Starbucks match your donations of time or money to eligible nonprofits, up to $1,000 per year.
Partner Recognition
Recognition of partner contributions at all levels of achievement through formal and informal programs.
Elite Athlete Program
Financial support for partners participating in athletics at a world-class level.
Spotify Premium
A partner Spotify Premium subscription, with no ads.
Food & Beverage
Free beverages and seven free food items per week while on break during scheduled shift, 30 minutes before/after shift.
Partner Discounts Program
Discounts at various local and national retailers as well as auto, home and pet insurance, and more.
Commuter Benefits
Pay for work-related commuter expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Apply for funds and/or fee reimbursement for eligible races and activities.
Coffeegear
Your source for branded apparel, dress code approved items, gifts and more.
We will always stand up for our partners. At Starbucks everyone is trained on and held accountable to the standards we’ve put in place to protect partners, customers, and the communities we serve.
Safety
The personal safety and security of our partners is our top priority and we will take the necessary steps to ensure every partner has a safe environment in our stores.
The Right to Organize
We’re fully committed to our partners’ right to unionize and will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior directed toward partners who are interested in a union.
The Right to a Secret Ballot
Starbucks will ensure that all partners voting in person are able to do so privately and that no one will know how a partner voted unless they choose to share that information themselves.
Privacy of Personal Information
We will take every necessary step to secure our partners’ personal and sensitive information.