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Hairstylist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$16.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,778/year ($2,398/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,910 Hairstylist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Hairstylist salary of $34,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,778 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $34,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,967 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,644 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,171 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,778 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Georgia?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Georgia is $34,560 per year ($16.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,810 and $48,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $34,560, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $28,778 per year ($2,398 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 7,910 Hairstylist jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.