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Hairstylist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$15.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,590/year ($2,299/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,920 Hairstylist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Hairstylist salary of $32,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,590 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $32,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,760 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,511 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$968 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,590 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,299 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Indiana?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Indiana is $32,830 per year ($15.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,980 and $44,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $32,830, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $27,590 per year ($2,299 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 5,920 Hairstylist jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.