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Hairstylist Salary in Florida (2026)

$29,530 /year median

$14.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,907/year ($2,159/month) for a single filer

Hairstylist pay range in Florida

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $27,450 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $28,340 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $29,530 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $35,090 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $58,320 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 23,530 Hairstylist jobs in Florida (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Florida

A median Hairstylist salary of $29,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $25,907 — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.

Gross (median)$29,530
Federal income tax−$1,364
Social Security + Medicare−$2,259
Florida state income tax−$0
Take-home (annual)$25,907
Take-home (monthly)$2,159

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hairstylist make in Florida?
The median Hairstylist salary in Florida is $29,530 per year ($14.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,340 and $35,090.
What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Florida?
On the median salary of $29,530, a single filer in Florida takes home about $25,907 per year ($2,159 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Florida?
BLS counts 23,530 Hairstylist jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.