Wigmaker salary

31 500 kr

Hairdressers

What will be the salary after tax?

30 200 - 31 500 kr / month

Kropps- & skönhetsvård

Salary progression Wigmaker

Average salary 31 500 kr

Males 0 kr

Females 31 800 kr

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What Does a Wig Maker Do?

As a wig maker, you work on manufacturing, customizing, and maintaining wigs. The work may involve both artificial and real hair strands, requiring a high level of precision and craftsmanship. Wig makers can work in various environments, including theaters, film studios, and hair salons. They may also specialize in medical wigs for individuals undergoing treatments that cause hair loss.

Salary for a Wig Maker

The average monthly salary for a wig maker is 31 500 kronor. Female professionals in the field earn slightly more with an average salary of 31 800 kronor. It is worth noting that the average salary has increased from 31 400 kronor since the last measurement.

Education and Skills

Becoming a wig maker often requires a basic education in the hairdressing profession, followed by specialized courses in wig making. Many vocational schools and colleges offer courses in this area. Practical experience is highly valuable, and apprenticeships can be a good way to enter the profession. Creativity, precision, and attention to detail are important qualities for a successful wig maker.

Job Market and Prospects

According to the Labor Market Administration's forecasts, the job opportunities for hairdressers, which include wig makers, are expected to be favorable. Over a five-year period, demand is projected to remain stable. The recruitment situation is characterized by difficulties in hiring, while many individuals work part-time in the profession.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits for wig makers can vary depending on the employer. Some employers offer paid training to enhance your skills or specialize in a specific area. Others may provide perks such as a company phone or other work-related allowances.

Considerations

If you are interested in working as a wig maker, it is important to have a passion for the craft and a willingness to constantly improve your skills. It is also important to be aware that the work can be physically demanding and involve long hours, especially during major productions in theater and film.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25000 kr	26700 kr
25-34	30800 kr	32300 kr
Snitt	30200 kr	31500 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25000 kr	26700 kr
25-34	30800 kr	32300 kr
Snitt	30200 kr	31500 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25000 kr	26700 kr
25-34	30800 kr	32300 kr
Snitt	30200 kr	31500 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25400 kr	27200 kr
25-34	31100 kr	32700 kr
Snitt	30500 kr	31800 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25400 kr	27200 kr
25-34	31100 kr	32700 kr
Snitt	30500 kr	31800 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24	25400 kr	27200 kr
25-34	31100 kr	32700 kr
Snitt	30500 kr	31800 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

Salary per sector

Salary based on education

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About the data

All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Wigmaker has the SSYK code 5141, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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