2019 US Spa Industry Study 2019 Compensation Supplement | Page 14

Esthetician Compensation
Amongst spas employing estheticians on a full-time basis (80%), average annual
compensation was $44,100, with 36% of spas quoting a compensation level in the
range $40,000 to $49,999. One in five spas (20%) said their estheticians receive
$50,000 or more with 44% reporting a figure of less than $40,000.
In the day spa sector, where 80% said they employ one or more full-time estheticians,
average annual compensation was $41,700, with 37% of spas quoting a compensation
level in the range $40,000 to $49,999. One in two day spas (51%) gave an annual
compensation level less than $40,000 while 12% said their estheticians earn $50,000 or
more.
In the resort/hotel spa sector, where 84% said they employ one or more full-time
estheticians, average annual compensation was $55,700, with 28% of spas quoting a
compensation level in the range $50,000 to $59,999. Almost one in three (30%)
reported an annual compensation level of $60,000 or more with the remaining 42% citing
less than $50,000.
Esthetician compensation
45
42
40
36
35
30
25
20
15
11
10
5
1 1
Less than
$25,000 $25,000 to
$29,999
5 5
$60,000 to
$69,999 $70,000 or
more
0
$30,000 to
$39,999
$40,000 to
$49,999
$50,000 to
$59,999
Average annual compensation (including gratuities), Estheticians
Esthetician
All Day Resort/Hotel
$44,100 $41,700 $55,700
Note: Base = spas employing 1+ full-time estheticians.
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