Salary guide · Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing
Beauty, Hair & Wellbeing: what the jobs pay
11 jobs, lowest paid first. Yearly ranges seen in real UK adverts in 2026, and the hourly rate on a 40 hour week.
| Job | A year | An hour, 40 hour week | Tickets or qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty therapist | £24,800 to £29,000 | about £11.92 to £13.94 | Level 2 or 3 in beauty therapy, insurance for self employed work |
| Hairdresser | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | NVQ Level 2 or 3, or a portfolio |
| Laser technician | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | Laser core of knowledge certificate, Level 4 in laser and IPL |
| Lash technician | £24,800 to £28,000 | about £11.92 to £13.46 | Lash and brow training certificate, insurance |
| Make-up artist | £24,800 to £32,000 | about £11.92 to £15.38 | Level 3 in theatrical, special effects and media make-up helpful |
| Massage therapist | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | Level 3 in massage, insurance |
| Reflexologist | £24,800 to £30,000 | about £11.92 to £14.42 | Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology |
| Salon receptionist | £24,800 to £26,500 | about £11.92 to £12.74 | None to start |
| Tattoo artist | £24,800 to £35,000 | about £11.92 to £16.83 | Council tattoo and piercing licence, apprenticeship |
| Salon manager | £26,000 to £35,000 | about £12.50 to £16.83 | NVQ Level 3 in hairdressing or beauty therapy helpful |
| Spa manager | £30,000 to £42,000 | about £14.42 to £20.19 | Level 3 beauty therapy helpful |
Advertised ranges, not a survey of take home pay, and the same job pays differently by region. The National Living Wage for anybody 21 and over is £12.71 an hour. Wrong for your area? Tell us.
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