Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Cosmetology make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$56,504 / yrTotal Pay
$48,479 / yrBase Pay
$8,025 / yrAdditional Pay

$56,504

 / yr
$33K$101K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Cosmetology is $56,504 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,479 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,025 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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$26

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$27

 / hr

$55,178

 / yr

$26

 / hr

$67,735

 / yr

$38

 / hr

$27

 / hr

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$27

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Top Paying Industries

For a Cosmetology in United States

The top paying industry for a Cosmetology in United States is Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $54,378.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$54,378

    0% Lower than other industries

Personal Consumer Services

The top paying company in Personal Consumer Services for Cosmetology is Great Clips.

Great ClipsGreat Clips$54,378/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?

Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

MAC Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$419

/hr

$19 | $400

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Waxing Specialist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$24,011

/hr

$11 | $24K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Makeup Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Waxing Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Cosmetology

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Makeup Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Cosmetologist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$9

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Makeup Artist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Beauty Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Cosmetology pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Cosmetology is $48,479 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Cosmetology salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 48 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cosmetology employees.

The highest salary for a Cosmetology in United States is $86,034 per year.

The lowest salary for a Cosmetology in United States is $28,118 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Cosmetology or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Cosmetology.