The average Hairdresser salary in South Africa is R8,800.00 per month. Hairdressers are also paid bonuses and commissions; however, each employer has the discretion to award or not award these to their employees.
In South Africa, the annual bonus for hairdressers ranges from R0.00 to R45,000.00. The bonus for a hairdresser is very high. Hairdressers earn an annual bonus of R32,822.00 on average.
According to Salary Explorer, 51% of South African hairdressers received a bonus in 2021, while 49% did not. According to the study, hairdressers’ bonuses increased from 3% in 2020 to 5% of their annual salary in 2021.
Hairdressers’ annual commissions range from R2,000.00 to R24,000.00. Bonuses and commissions supplement the salary of a hairdresser. Bonuses and commissions can add up to 12% of a person’s salary.
In South Africa, a Hairdresser’s salary is determined by a variety of factors. Below, we look at some of the factors that influence a Hairdresser’s salary.
A Hairdresser’s salary is influenced by the city in which they work. Hairdressers are not paid the same salary in every city in South Africa. The following table shows the highest salary for hairdressers in South Africa:
| # | City | Salary |
| 1 | Pretoria, Gauteng | R14,060.00 |
| 2 | Cape Town, Western Cape | R13,612.00 |
| 3 | Witbank, Mpumalanga | R10,030.00 |
| 4 | Paarl, Western Cape | R8,392.00 |
| 5 | Bedfordview, Gauteng | R7,311.00 |
| 6 | Centurion, Gauteng | R5,233.00 |
In South Africa, a hairdresser with no tertiary education can find work. However, depending on their level of experience, their salary is likely to be low. A hairdresser with a high school certificate earns an average salary of R11,000 per month.
Hairdressers with a higher certificate or diploma, on the other hand, earn an average monthly salary of R18,500.00. A Hairdresser with a higher certificate earns 68% more than a Hairdresser with a high school education.
The employer for whom one works has a significant impact on salary determination. The employer considers all of the factors and other financial factors that are likely to influence a person’s salary. A Hairdresser’s salary may include employer contributions to a variety of organizations such as a pension fund, medical scheme, and so on.
Not all employers contribute to their employees’ health or retirement, and this is what distinguishes good employers from bad. Hair City and the HCI group are two reputable hairdressing companies.
A Hairdresser’s salary is also affected by his or her level of experience. Below, we examine the salary of a Hairdresser based on their level of experience.
A Hairdresser with 0 to 2 years of experience can expect to earn R8,760.00 per month on average. Hairdressers in this category are considered new to the industry. As a result, those with 0 years of work experience can earn the lowest salary for a Hairdresser in this group, which is R7,700.00 per month.
Hairdressers with two years of work experience and a higher certificate earn the highest salaries in this category. These hairdressers earn an average of R10,240.00 per month.
A Hairdresser with 3 to 5 years of experience can expect to earn R11,800.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 34% increase over the average salary of hairdressers with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Hairdressers with 5 years of experience earn the most in this category, with an average monthly salary of R12,810.00. Hairdressers with three years of work experience earn the least, with an average monthly salary of R10,900.00.
A Hairdresser with 6 to 10 years of experience earns an average monthly salary of R15,300.00. The salary represents a 30% increase from the average salary of hairdressers with 3 to 5 years of experience.
Hairdressers with 10 years of experience earn the most in this category, with an average monthly salary of R16,400.00. Hairdressers with 6 years of experience earn the least, on average, R13,500.00 per month.
A Hairdresser with 11 to 15 years of experience earns R18,500.00 per month on average. The salary represents a 21% increase in average salaries for hairdressers with 6 to 10 years of experience.
Hairdressers with 15 years of experience earn the highest salaries in this category, with an average monthly salary of R19,000.00. With an average monthly salary of R17,310.00, those with 11 years of work experience earn the least in this group.
A Hairdresser with 16 to 20 years of experience earns an average monthly salary of R20,200.00. The salary is a 9% increase over the average salary of hairdressers with 11 to 15 years of experience.
Hairdressers with 20 or more years of experience earn the highest salaries, with an average salary of R21,300.00. The lowest-paid hairdressers in this category have 16 years of experience and earn an average monthly salary of R19,470.00.
A Hairdresser’s salary can be very high for those who have a higher certificate and have worked as a Hairdresser for a number of years. Bonuses and commissions benefit hairdressers by increasing their income.
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