Automation index
How much of a Tailor’s job can AI already do?
A pattern comes earlier. Fitting, marking and hanging on the body do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Tailor
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#542 / 643
View rankingTailor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pattern, measures and the fitting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cut, tack and the shoulder that will not hang.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Fit, mark and the client who loses weight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Buttonholes, lining and the hand finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The groom, the deadline and not rushing the hem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Hang on the body, and not leaving a high shoulder.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- take measures
- patterns
- tack
- buttonholes
- tailor fittings
- linings
- hem
- shoulder
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6052.00· ESCO/ISCO 7531
IS WORK OVER?
Barber
12%
#642 / 643
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