Hairstylists and Barbers Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 5 provinces or territories See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $19.88 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $23.00 an hour British Columbia
- Lowest median wage
- $16.32 an hour Manitoba
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $19.88 | $30.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $23.00 | $32.97 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $21.63 | $32.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $21.15 | $33.17 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $20.00 | $23.08 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $19.93 | $28.67 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $19.23 | $26.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.00 | $25.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $18.60 | $29.48 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $18.00 | $28.57 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.32 | $25.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Undetermined |
| Northwest Territories | Undetermined |
| Nunavut | Undetermined |
Licence needed?
In 5 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Certification is available but optional in 8 provinces or territories: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 3
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of less than 2 years is usually required.
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