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?
Barber
12%
AI can already do 12% of this job.
#712 / 713
View rankingBarber
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Cut and style consult with the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 28% | 5% | +1.4 |
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
Shop atmosphere and regulars.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- cut hair
- colour hair
- haircut
- barbering
- Appointments, till and product stock
- Cut and style consult with the client
- Shave, beard tidy and hot towel
- Cleaning, disinfection and tool care
- Shop atmosphere and regulars
- barber
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5141
IS WORK OVER?
Employment lawyer
27%
#129 / 713
View rankingEmployment lawyer
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Letter, the file and the deadline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Conciliation, the SMAC and not yielding extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hearing, the witness and the one who does not show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The agreement, the article and not making it up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the rush and not signing what cannot be.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Stand it up, and not selling an easy yes.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- dismissals
- SMAC
- labour conciliation
- employment hearings
- collective agreements
- disciplinary files
- dismissal letters
- labour deadlines
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611