Beauty Therapist Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Beauty Therapists in Sydney earn a median salary of $76,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $88,920. That sits 20% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 49th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Beauty Therapist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $88,920
Median: $76,500
Aug $77k
Sep $76k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $60,000 – $88,670
Overall $60k–$88k Mid $60k–$88k $58k $64k $71k $78k $84k $91k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (+11 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 63.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 36.4% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

At 64% salary disclosure this is one of the better-evidenced figures in the Sydney data, showing beauty therapists at $76,000 after a $1,276 easing, with listings up 55% from 20 to 31. No other city carries enough listings under this title to compare. The 38% spread running $60,000 to $88,000 reflects the gap between salon work and clinical or cosmetic settings.

Take Home Pay (based on median $76,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,147
Monthly (net)
~$4,970
Annual (net)
~$59,640
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $85,297

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 is $60,000, typically salon-based treatment work with a Certificate IV or Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Cosmetic injectable support, laser qualifications and dermal therapy training are what lift pay toward the upper end. Medispa and clinical settings pay above traditional salons at the same experience level.
Is $76,500 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $76,000 a beauty therapist earns 19.5% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,147 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The strong disclosure rate means this figure is reliable rather than estimated. Commission on product and treatment sales is often layered on top and is not captured in these advertised figures.
How much does a Senior Beauty Therapist make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $88,000, reached through clinic management, dermal therapy specialisation or cosmetic injectable support roles. Further qualification into dermal therapy or nursing is the route that resets this range. Salon management sits at the upper end of the advertised band.

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