Hairdresser Salary Survey 2021

Salary Survey For Hairdressers in London 2021

The last year and half for London hairdressers with the pandemic have been challenging, so it’s easy to be grateful to be back in the salon, with hair clients coming through the doors again.

Now hair clients are returning in ever increasing numbers as confidence returns and back to work continues.

However, we cannot forget that hairdressing is a career and we work to pay the bills,  but also to save something for the future.

So dare we mention the latest hair salary survey?

Yes of course! It always generates a lot of interest amongst hairdressers and hair salon managers and salon owners.

With the vaccine rollout in the UK and the lockdowns lifted for hair and beauty salons, there is genuine optimism in the industry and career opportunities are expanding rapidly.

Hair salons have a high demand for experienced hairdressers, especially in London, with great career prospects awaiting those who apply now.

If you are a qualified hairdresser, NVQ 3 or higher and some postgraduate experience spent in a busy hair salon, you are in a strong position to land your dream hair job.

Rose Hadley London is the leading hair recruitment agency in London.

We have posted the latest hairdressing salaries for the London hair industry to answer the important question.

What is a current competitive salary for hair jobs in London?

Both hairdressing candidates and client salons like to keep up to date with salary trends.

Latest salary survey for hairdressers and hair salon staff.

The latest 2021 salary survey for hairdressers from Rose Hadley is now published as of July 2021.

Salary Survey For Hair Salon Staff

Salaries are reflecting that employers are investing time in looking for hair professionals with a passion to excel in the industry. Rose Hadley London is seeing excellent packages available for candidates that can match the employer’s specific profile requirements.

We are observing hair salon employers striving to be an employer of choice by providing a range of benefits and a framework for growth to recruit the best hairdressing personnel and retain them. Reassuringly they are prepared to invest in quality staff equipped to deliver a quality service.

We have a wide variety of exciting opportunities in both permanent and temporary jobs across the hair industry in London. We are also witnessing an ever increasing worldwide demand in the hairdressing world.

In addition to a competitive basic salary, commission and attractive benefits are sometimes offered. Outlined below is a representation of the average salary pay scale currently available within the industry in London:

Hair Salary Survey

• Hairdressers for Independent Hair Salons – from £25,000
• Hairdressers for Salon Groups/Chains – from £25,000
• Hairdressers for Spas – from £25,000
• Hair Temps London –from £120 per day
• Hairdressers for Male Grooming Salons – from £26,000
• Hairdressers for Gents Salons from £26,000
• Hairdressing Salon Assistant Managers from £27,000
• Hairdressing Salon Managers from £30,000 – 65,000
• Hairdressing Salon Receptionists from £19,000
• Front of House Managers from £24,000
• Temporary Hairdressers from £120 per day
• Barbers from £25,000.

• Hairdressers for Independent Hair Salons – from £25,000

• Hairdressers specialising in Colour – from £26,000 – £60,000

• Hairdressers for Spas – from £23,000

• Hair Temps London –from £100-£120 per day

• Hairdressers for Male Grooming Salons – from £25,000

• Hairdressers for Gents Salons from £25,000

• Hairdressing Salon Assistant Managers from £26,000

• Hairdressing Salon Managers from £28,000 – £45,000

• Hairdressing Salon Receptionists from £19,000 – £23,000

• Front of House Managers from £23,500

• Temporary Hairdressers from £100-120 per day.

• Barbers from £25,000

In Summary

We hope you find this hairdressing salary survey useful.

It’s essential to be happy in your work. The philosophy for securing the right job is to be, positive and confident, play to your strengths and embrace your limitations. The hairdressing industry is a multidimensional and resourceful world which offers a broad platform for inspiration and job satisfaction, enabling candidates to express their creativity in many ways.

In turn employers will invest by offering a lucrative salary to reward the right candidate who is able to deliver innovation through their experience and skills.

Wishing everyone success and happiness in their careers and businesses.

The Hair Recruitment Editor