Barber salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A barber earns a median of $38,210 a year ($18.37 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $47,070. About 15,000 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $38,210
- Gross pay
- $1,469.62
- Federal income tax
- −$92.51
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$91.12
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$21.31
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,264.68
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $38,210
- Federal
- $2,405
- FICA
- $2,923
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $32,882
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Barbers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-5011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.37; the average is $22.63.
What is the salary range for a barber?
The bottom 10% earn under $28,600 and the top 10% earn over $76,460 a year.
How much is $38,210 after taxes?
About $32,882 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $31,874 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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