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Beauty & Personal Care, California

Haircut cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Haircut figure in San Francisco is about $58 per visit, about 29% above the national figure of $45.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$58

per visit

Fair price range: $26 to $116

On the low end
$26
On the high end
$116

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Salon vs barber
  2. Stylist level
  3. City
  4. Wash included
  5. Tip

Ways to pay less

  1. Go to a barber for simple cuts
  2. Skip blowouts
  3. Book junior stylists
  4. Stretch appointments
  5. Ask about first-visit discounts

Haircut in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$58
$26 to $116
National typical$45
$20 to $90
San Jose, CA$59
$26 to $117
Sunnyvale, CA$58
$26 to $116
Santa Barbara, CA$54
$24 to $107
New York, NY$54
$24 to $108
Honolulu, HI$52
$23 to $103

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in San Francisco

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Questions people ask

Haircut in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Haircut typically costs about $58 per visit, with most prices between $26 and $116.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Haircut earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 29% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.