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Barber Salary in India (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Barber posts in India offer ₹11,000–₹13,500 a month. Based on 1,643 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,500 |
- Active posts
- 1,653
- Employers
- 1,597
- Open to freshers
- 15%
- New in 30 days
- 79
What to offer Barber candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹13,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹11,500 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for Bleaching only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹17,500 against ₹12,000.
- 79 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) | 243 | ₹11,500 |
| 1–2 years | 1,400 | ₹12,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 1,643 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th73% · 1,207
- 10th pass17% · 282
- 12th pass10% · 164
Cities
Barber salary by city in India
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 191 | ₹11,000 |
| Hyderabad | 189 | ₹12,500 |
| Bengaluru | 158 | ₹12,000 |
| Kolkata | 154 | ₹12,800 |
| Mumbai | 140 | ₹12,500 |
| Pune | 94 | ₹12,500 |
| Chennai | 45 | ₹11,000 |
| Patna | 42 | ₹12,500 |
| Ahmedabad | 39 | ₹11,000 |
| Jaipur | 34 | ₹12,500 |
| Surat | 33 | ₹11,000 |
| Lucknow | 29 | ₹11,000 |
| Aurangabad | 29 | ₹11,000 |
| Ludhiana | 28 | ₹11,000 |
| Bhubaneswar | 28 | ₹12,500 |
| Ranchi | 27 | ₹11,000 |
| Visakhapatnam | 23 | ₹11,500 |
| Nagpur | 19 | ₹11,000 |
| Rajkot | 19 | ₹12,500 |
| Coimbatore | 18 | ₹12,500 |
| Jodhpur | 18 | ₹12,000 |
| Vijayawada | 17 | ₹12,000 |
| Nashik | 16 | ₹12,500 |
| Kolhapur | 15 | ₹11,000 |
States
Barber salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 323 | ₹12,500 |
| Telangana | 191 | ₹12,500 |
| Karnataka | 180 | ₹11,300 |
| West Bengal | 160 | ₹12,800 |
| Gujarat | 121 | ₹11,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | 74 | ₹11,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 67 | ₹11,000 |
| Rajasthan | 54 | ₹12,500 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 46 | ₹11,500 |
| Bihar | 43 | ₹12,500 |
| Jharkhand | 36 | ₹12,500 |
| Odisha | 34 | ₹12,500 |
| Punjab | 33 | ₹11,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 21 | ₹12,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
79 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Lloyds Luxuries Limited10
- The Hair Studio6
- Smart look5
- The Barber Shop5
- Royal Hair Saloon4
- Ashraf Scissors Hands Salon3
- Pareez Professional Unisex Salon3
- Classic Hair Salon2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleaching | ₹17,500 | ₹12,000 | +46% |
| Styling | ₹15,000 | ₹11,500 | +30% |
| Clean Up | ₹15,500 | ₹12,000 | +29% |
| Facial | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | +25% |
| Hair Cutting | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | +14% |
Real offers
Recent Barber posts with pay
- BarberGS Unisex Hair Salon · Udaipur · 1–2 yrs · 19 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- BarberAndeep Saloon · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 19 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- BarberWestern Hair Art · Ahmedabad · 1–2 yrs · 19 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- BarberRock Style Mens Parlor · Patna · Fresher · 20 hr ago₹6,000 – ₹7,000/month
- BarberThigazh The Style Zone · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 22 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- BarberDeep Men's Parlour · Kanpur · Fresher · 23 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barber salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 1,643 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹13,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,500 or more.
What is the Barber salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹11,500 a month, based on 243 jobs.
What do Barber jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹12,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Barber jobs?
Kolkata (₹12,800), Hyderabad (₹12,500) and Mumbai (₹12,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Barber salaries in India?
Bleaching (+46%), Styling (+30%) and Clean Up (+29%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 1,643 active job posts for Barber in India 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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