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Barber Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹12,800per month, median
Half of Barber posts in Kolkata offer ₹11,000–₹15,500 a month. Based on 154 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹15,500 | ₹17,500 |
- Active posts
- 154
- Employers
- 150
- Open to freshers
- 3%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Barber candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹12,800 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹15,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,500.
- Ask for Styling only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹15,000 against ₹12,500.
- 3 new Barber posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Barber salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 149 | ₹12,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 154 | ₹12,800 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th98% · 151
- 10th pass2% · 3
Localities
Barber salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Rajarhat | 10 | ₹15,000 |
| Kalyani | 9 | ₹12,500 |
| Barrackpore | 7 | ₹11,000 |
| Jadavpur | 7 | ₹12,500 |
| Dankuni | 6 | ₹15,000 |
| Kestopur | 6 | ₹17,000 |
| Barasat | 5 | ₹13,500 |
| Howrah Maidan | 5 | ₹13,500 |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹12,800 | — | 154 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹12,800 | +0% | 160 |
| India | ₹12,500 | -2% | 1,643 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Pareez Professional Unisex Salon3
- Galaxy Parlour2
- The Style Street Family Salon2
- Profiles Salon1
- Style And Smile Salon1
- Style Zone1
- The Artist Room Family Salon1
- Toni&Guy1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Styling | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | +20% |
| Hair Cutting | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Barber posts with pay
- BarberExpert Hair Skin Salon & Academy · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000/month
- BarberGrey Shri Unisex Salon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- BarberPareez Professional Unisex Salon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 22 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- BarberUnique Crietion Salon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 12 Oct₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- BarberZeba Style Saloon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- BarberBack Family Salon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 1 Oct₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barber salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,800 a month across 154 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹15,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,500 or more.
What is the Barber salary for freshers in Kolkata?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,500 a month, based on 5 jobs.
What do Barber jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹12,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Where in Kolkata do Barber jobs pay the most?
Kestopur (₹17,000), Rajarhat (₹15,000) and Dankuni (₹15,000) have the highest median offers among areas with at least 5 posts.
Is Barber pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
It is about the same: ₹12,800 in Kolkata against ₹12,800 across West Bengal.
Which skills raise Barber salaries in Kolkata?
Styling (+20%) and Hair Cutting (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 154 active job posts for Barber in Kolkata on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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