Barbers
Code: 39-5011.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£38,210
Range: £28,600 - £76,460
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Barber Shop Operator
Barber Stylist
Hair Stylist
Stylist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
- Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
- Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Calendar and scheduling software
Appointment scheduling software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Social
understanding people's reactions
Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Social Orientation
Dependability
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Optimism
Frequently Asked Questions About Barbers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Barbers is £38,210. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £28,600, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £76,460 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Barbers typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Barbers include: Linux, Microsoft Windows, YouTube, Appointment scheduling software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Barbers
Search AllHair Stylist
Birds Barbershop
berwick upon tweed
Permanent
Senior Hair Stylist
CV-Library
Thame, Oxfordshire
Permanent, Temporary, Part Time
Experienced Hair Stylist
CV-Library
KT17, Nork, Surrey
Permanent
Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - Kensington
RUSH Hair & Beauty
london
Permanent
Senior Hair Stylist & Colour Specialist
Placements24
o mente
Permanent
International Hair Stylist: Nordic Relocation & Growth
Eutalents
piemonte
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£28,600
Median Annual (Average):
£38,210
90th Percentile (Senior):
£76,460
Occupational Terms
#customer
#realistic interests
#cutting
#personal service
#beard
#shave
#scissor
#hairstyle
#clean equipment