What is an average hairstylist salary?

The average hairstylist salary is approximately $23,000 a year, as of 2015. Hairstylists are also able to accept tips, which help increase their annual earnings. Hairdressers are usually self-employed, and many of them work part-time. This profession typically requires cosmetology training and a license.

The best-paid hairstylists earn up to $44,000 annually, while the lowest paid earn approximately $17,000, according to U.S. News & World Report. Hairstylists also make the most money in West Coast cities, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Bremerton, where their average salaries are nearly $40,000. Hairstylists have similar annual salaries to janitors, taxi drivers, bartenders and waitresses.