Barber | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Barbers cut and trim customers’ hair, beards and moustaches, following instructions or copying example styles.

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Barbers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.

As a Barber you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

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* from ONETonline
Average salary
18,347 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
25,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Barber

Big gender gap
  • 22,041 GBP
  • 17,431 GBP
Average salary for part-time Barber
Average salary for full-time Barber

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  • 9,953 GBP
  • 9,874 GBP
  • 10,600 GBP
  • 18,347 GBP
  • 17,431 GBP
  • 22,041 GBP
Salary over time for Barber

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 14,787 GBP
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  • 15,219 GBP
  • 15,414 GBP
  • 16,233 GBP
  • 17,609 GBP
  • 18,347 GBP
  • 15,829 GBP
  • 18,290 GBP
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Future outlook for Barbers

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54 000+ jobs available
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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59% chance of automation in the future

Barber - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Barber and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 46% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 38% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 12% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

You could take a course to help you get started, for example:

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • active listening skills
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work on your own
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Barber interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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