Hair Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Hair Designer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hair Designer in the United States is $23,534 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $11.

However, a Hair Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $28,318
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $21,525 to $26,038
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $19,697
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Hair Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $26,038 $2,170 $501 $13
Average $23,534 $1,961 $453 $11
25th Percentile $21,525 $1,794 $414 $10
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Key Factors That Influence Hair Designer Salaries

A Hair Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hair Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hair Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $23,338
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $23,394
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $23,617
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $23,952
  • Expert (over 8 years): $24,889
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hair Designer$23,338
Intermediate Level Hair Designer$23,394
Senior Level Hair Designer$23,617
Specialist Level Hair Designer$23,952
Expert Level Hair Designer$24,889
$23,338 0 yr
$23,394 < 2 yrs
$23,617 2-4 yrs
$23,952 5-8 yrs
$24,889 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Hair Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $29,683
  • San Francisco: $29,391
  • Oakland: $28,739

What Skills Can Increase a Hair Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 25.7% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Algorithms (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines.
  • Hospitality Industry (Mentioned in 0.51% Job Postings): The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, food and drink service, event planning, theme parks, travel and tourism.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 25.7%
Algorithms 1.02%
Hospitality Industry 0.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hair Designer's salary.
  • Infection Control: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Generosity: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Infection Control
$31,535
34%
Generosity
$29,888
27%
Organizational Skills
$29,888
27%
Guest Service
$28,946
23%
Verbal Communication
$28,476
21%
Empowerment
$28,240
20%
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Hair Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hair Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hair Designer

Salaries for a Hair Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,488 in 2023 to around $46,108 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hair Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hair Designer Over Time

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$46,488
2024
$46,855
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$46,108
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2024 $46,855
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