How to hire a barber

How to hire a barber, step by step

Here's a step-by-step barber hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a barber job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new barber
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the barber you need to hire. Certain barber roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A barber's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, barbers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of barbers.

   Type of Barber	Description	Hourly rate
   Barber	Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling and a range of beauty services.	$14-25
   Licensed Cosmetologist	A Licensed Cosmetologist provides various services, such as hairstyling, skincare, nail treatments, and makeup. They are responsible for complying with health and safety standards.	$11-25
   Cosmetologist	A cosmetologist specializes in offering various services ranging from haircuts, makeup, skin and hair treatments, manicures, pedicures, and even shaving beards. They must have extensive knowledge and experience on the subject, plus keep up with current trends... Show more	$12-25

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Work Ethic
   • Customer Service
   • Clips
   • Cleanliness
   • Retail Sales
   • Skin Care
   • Schedule Appointments
   • Sweep Floors
   • State Board
   • Product Sales
   • Scalp Treatments
   • Retail Products
   • Hair Care
   • Service Charges

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Train under license barber, oversee inventory control and manage cleanliness.
   • Work with all types of tools such as scissors, brushes, razors, trimmers, dryers, and clippers.
   • Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to staff.
   • Clean and sterilize various instruments including combs, clippers etc.
   • Shape, cut, adjust and curl wigs as required by clients.
   • Perform hair color, perms, shampoo clients, light housekeeping light laundry.

   More barber duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the barber job description is a good way to get more applicants. A barber salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a barber in Nevada may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level barber. Additionally, a barber with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average barber salary

   $40,305yearly

   $19.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level barber salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average barber salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Illinois	$49,482	$24
   2	Minnesota	$48,164	$23
   3	California	$44,627	$21
   4	Colorado	$44,087	$21
   5	Kansas	$43,093	$21
   6	Maryland	$42,358	$20
   7	Wisconsin	$41,405	$20
   8	Nebraska	$40,607	$20
   9	Pennsylvania	$40,126	$19
   10	Alabama	$39,676	$19
   11	Missouri	$38,754	$19
   12	North Carolina	$38,471	$19
   13	Indiana	$37,313	$18
   14	Virginia	$36,765	$18
   15	Florida	$36,668	$18
   16	Arizona	$35,834	$17
   17	Texas	$35,780	$17
   18	Tennessee	$35,775	$17
   19	Nevada	$33,164	$16
   20	South Carolina	$32,607	$16

   Average barber salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Life Care Centers of America	$48,457	$23.30	1
   2	Texas	$41,086	$19.75	1
   3	Ivy Tech Community College	$40,264	$19.36
   4	Gulf Coast Trade Center	$39,802	$19.14
   5	State of Arizona	$39,095	$18.80
   6	Pearson	$38,712	$18.61
   7	Salon & Spa	$38,201	$18.37
   8	Sea Island	$38,196	$18.36
   9	B & B Co.	$38,168	$18.35
   10	Colorado State Express	$38,141	$18.34
   11	The Gents Place	$38,118	$18.33
   12	Consulate Health Care	$37,724	$18.14
   13	Douglas J Aveda Institutes & Salons	$37,267	$17.92	1
   14	NEX	$36,725	$17.66
   15	Colorado Department of Transportation	$36,098	$17.35
   16	The GEO Group	$36,078	$17.35
   17	Great Clips	$35,896	$17.26	1
   18	CAPMC	$35,877	$17.25
   19	MGM Resorts International	$35,522	$17.08
   20	Hersha Hospitality	$35,477	$17.06

4. Writing a barber job description

   A barber job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a barber job description:

   Barber job description example

   Bonita Bay Club of Bonita Springs, Florida is looking to hire a Part-Time Barber . We provide excellent benefits and perks , including the privilege of using club amenities! On a space-available basis, employees have the ability to play golf or tennis, use our fitness room, or purchase merchandise. Additionally, our full-time team receives medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary insurance coverages . After 1 year of employment, we offer 401K options. We also make it easy to apply!

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME BARBER

   As a Barber, you will be working in our brand new 8,000 square foot Spa which features seven treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, relaxation lounge and your very own barber shop. As a specific and important part of our spa and salon staff, you will provide professional barber services to our members and their guests. Your friendly demeanor and focus on providing excellent service will ensure satisfaction among all that use our services. You find yourself in a work environment that not only appreciates your abilities but allows you to constantly better and perfect those skills.

   QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME BARBER

   • Graduate of a State Certified School
   • CPR/AED certification or be willing to become certified
   • Ability to pass a drug screening
   • Exceptional customer service skills

   APPLY NOW

   Are you ready to work? Do you want to create and serve culinary excellence? Do you want to be a part of our supportive team? If you answered yes, apply now using our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application .

   ABOUT BONITA BAY CLUB

   Bonita Bay Club is a private club located in Bonita Springs, Florida with five championship golf courses designed by legendary architects Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, three practice facilities, as well as a short game practice area. The club's Sports Center offers 18 Har-Tru tennis courts and one of the region's most active tennis programs directed by a USPTA Master Professional, ten pickleball courts, and a zero-entry resort-style pool. Nearby, the 60,000-square-foot Lifestyle Center features a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and salon.

   Bonita Bay Club is recognized with exclusive designations, including the Distinguished Club and Platinum Club honors and has been named among America's Healthiest Clubs for our commitment to our members' well-being.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find barbers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any barbers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level barbers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your barber job on Zippia to find and recruit barber candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with barber candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new barber

   Once you've decided on a perfect barber candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new barber first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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