Beauticians and related occupations Pay Data UK — 2024
Beauticians and related occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £14,995 per year, equivalent to £11.82 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £12,828 to £22,723 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£14,995
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£11.82
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.4%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£14,823
–
£16,623
25th – 75th percentile
How Pay Varies Across the UK
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Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.
Typical Tasks and Duties
discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body
massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning
uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair
cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions
performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies
recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate
advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming
maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques
Entry Routes and Qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements for entry, although some colleges require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. NVQs/SVQs in Beauty Therapy are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.