Beauty Therapist Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Beauty Therapists in Sydney earn a median salary of $74,100 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $79,652. That sits 18% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 24th percentile in Sydney
💰 Beauty Therapist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $79,652
Median: $74,100
Mid level $58,500 – $80,601
Overall $60k–$79k Mid $58k–$80k $56k $61k $67k $72k $77k $83k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Beauty Therapist salaries in Sydney sit at $74,100 from 23 listings, with no prior month comparison available. This is a small sample. The 26% spread from $58k to $80k is tight, reflecting award-structured pay for a licensed trade. At 18% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is below market for the city. The mid-level data from 18 listings shows a median of $72,618, consistent with the overall figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $74,100)

Weekly (net)
~$1,117
Monthly (net)
~$4,839
Annual (net)
~$58,068
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $82,621

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Beauty Therapist in Sydney?
Entry-level Beauty Therapists in Sydney earn $58,500 to $72,618 at the mid level. A Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy is the standard entry qualification. Working in a medical aesthetic clinic (rather than a day spa or salon) typically adds $10,000 to $15,000 to base pay, due to the clinical complexity of treatments like laser and injectables.
Is $74,100 a good salary in Sydney?
At $74,100 and 18% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is below market for Sydney's cost of living. The tight spread means there is limited room to negotiate significantly above $74,000 within a beauty therapist title. Adding medical aesthetic or dermal therapy qualifications is the clearest route to meaningfully higher pay.
How much does a Senior Beauty Therapist make in Sydney?
Senior Beauty Therapists in Sydney can reach $80,000 at the p90. Moving into a dermal therapist, clinic manager, or cosmetic nurse trajectory (with additional medical qualifications) is what breaks this ceiling. The medical aesthetic sector pays substantially more and is accessible from a beauty therapy foundation.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.