Ensuring our 41st and Main store partners voices are heard
Read more about our efforts to ensure partners at our 41st and Main store in Kansas City have the opportunity to make their voice heard through a fairly conducted secret ballot election.
Benefits & Protections
Starbucks is proud to offer the best benefits for hourly retail work, including comprehensive health insurance, Bean Stock, 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.
Starbucks Benefits in Action
News and Updates
Red Cup real-talk
Read more about Red Cup Day and our continued efforts to progress bargaining with the unions that represent partners at a subset of our U.S. company-owned stores.
Starbucks appeals NLRB ALJ findings about our ability to improve pay and benefits
Read more about steps taken to appeal a recommended decision and order issued by an Administrative Law Judge regarding the implementation of wage and benefits improvements at U.S. stores.
Partners at nearly 20 stores have filed for decertification: What does it mean?
Read more about our ongoing efforts to negotiate first contracts for each of our certified stores, and the decision by partners at eight stores to petition the NLRB for a decertification election.
Benefits
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. Our innovative benefits include comprehensive health insurance, Bean Stock grants, retirement savings matching, mental health and well-being programs, free Spotify Premium, paid partner and family time off, paid 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.
Family Expansion Reimbursement
Financial assistance to partners who have chosen to grow their family through adoption, surrogacy or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Up to $40,000 per partner.
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
Innovative resources to better managing student loan debt.
Life Insurance
Financial protection for you and your family.
DACA Reimbursement
Reimbursement for required government 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
An incentivized savings program that helps partners develop financial security and freedom by saving toward goals.
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.
Partner Connection & Fitness Reimbursement Programs
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.