SOC 2020 · 6221
Hairdressers and barbers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £19,408 |
| 50th | £24,279 |
| 75th | £27,762 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £19,408 | £24,279 | £27,762 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £24,617 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £23,658 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £24,674 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £21,403 | — | — |
| Scotland |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Hairdressers and barbers shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair.
Typical tasks
discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style
washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments
cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb
combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten
shaves and trims beards and moustaches
collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon
maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques
ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors
demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements for entry, although some colleges require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is provided Off and on-the-job and lasts up to three years leading to the awarding of NVQs/SVQs at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships leading to an NVQ/SVQ at level 3 are also available.