Hairdresser Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK hairdresser salary is £24,279 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £21,000 after tax for 2026/27, about £1,750 a month.
Hairdresser take-home pay
Where the £24,279 median goes
Breakdown of £24,279 gross: Take-home pay £21,000, 86.5%; Income Tax £2,342, 9.6%; National Insurance £937, 3.9%.
- Take-home pay£21,000 · 86.5%
- Income Tax£2,342 · 9.6%
- National Insurance£937 · 3.9%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £24,279 |
| Taxable income | £24,279 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £2,342 |
| National Insurance | £937 |
| Total deductions | £3,279 |
| Take-home pay | £21,000 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £24,279 hairdresser median, band by band
Total tax on a £24,279 salary is £3,279 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £2,342 of Income Tax plus £937 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 13.5%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £24,279 | 20% | £2,341.80 |
National Insurance on £24,279
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £11,709 | 8% | £936.72 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the hairdresser salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Hairdressers and barbers (SOC code 6221), covering around 15,000 full-time hairdresser jobs in the UK. Its £24,279 median is below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £14,760 (37.8%).
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Hairdresser salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average hairdresser salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time hairdresser (ONS occupation code 6221, "Hairdressers and barbers") is £24,279, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a hairdresser take home after tax?
On the median hairdresser salary of £24,279, take-home pay is £21,000 a year (£1,750 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £2,342 of Income Tax and £937 of National Insurance.
Is a hairdresser salary above the UK average?
No. The median hairdresser salary of £24,279 is £14,760 (37.8%) below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.