Hairdressing salon manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Hairdressing salon managers oversee the day-to-day running of a hairdresser's or barber's shop and cut and style hair.

Related jobs: Barber Hairdresser
  • Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.  
  • Schedule guest appointments.  
  • Maintain client databases.  
  • Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.  
  • Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.  
  • Monitor operations to ensure
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Hairdressing salon managers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Hairdressing salon manager you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
25,097 GBP *
per year
18,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Hairdressing salon manager

  • 22,924 GBP
  • 25,780 GBP
Average salary for part-time Hairdressing salon manager
Average salary for full-time Hairdressing salon manager

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  • 11,176 GBP
  • 11,176 GBP
  • 25,097 GBP
  • 25,780 GBP
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Salary over time for Hairdressing salon manager

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 24,117 GBP
  • 22,292 GBP
  • 25,506 GBP
  • 26,635 GBP
  • 23,564 GBP
  • 25,766 GBP
  • 25,097 GBP
  • 26,326 GBP
  • 30,718 GBP
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Future outlook for Hairdressing salon managers

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Very good outlook
7 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
37% chance of automation in the future

Hairdressing salon manager - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • % of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
  • % of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
  • % of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You can complete a college course like a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

You'll need:

  • customer service skills
  • the ability to motivate and manage staff
  • the ability to work well with others
  • business management skills
  • administration skills
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Hairdressing salon manager

Hairdressing & Barbering

Things to highlight for your Hairdressing salon manager interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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