Automation index

How much of a Barber’s job can AI already do?

The booking is already in an app. The fade, the straight-razor shave and the chair talk are not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

12%

AI can already do 12% of this job.

#692 / 693

Barber

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Appointments, till and product stock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	32%	+4.5
Cut and style consult with the client. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	28%	5%	+1.4
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	6%	+1.1
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	10%	+1.2
Shop atmosphere and regulars. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	14%	+1.7
Total	100%		12%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#186 / 693

Driving theory instructor

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Topic, the test and the typical error. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Classroom, the one who skips and the one who copies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
The rule, the why and not reciting the article. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Exam, the nerves and not jumping to a pass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The school, the rush and not selling the pass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That they understand the rule, and not the crib. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low