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How to hire a beautician

You need someone to deliver beauty and grooming services that keep clients coming back. Here is what to pay, what to look for, and the fastest way to find good candidates.

What to pay

Fresher0–1 year
₹10,000 – ₹16,000
a month · ₹1.2 lakh–₹1.9 lakh a year
Experienced2–5 years
₹16,000 – ₹25,000
a month · ₹1.9 lakh–₹3 lakh a year
Senior5+ years
₹25,000 – ₹40,000
a month · ₹3 lakh–₹4.8 lakh a year

Offering at or above the middle of the range brings more and better applicants. Pay by city

What to look for

  • Beautician or cosmetology course
  • Hands-on salon experience
  • Good grooming and people skills
  • Knowledge of products and hygiene
  • Bridal makeup is a plus

Signs of a strong candidate

  • Bridal makeup and hair styling
  • Salon chains with incentives on services
  • Home-service clients and Instagram portfolio

Hire in 4 steps

  1. Write the job. Start from our beautician job description and add your timings, location and benefits.
  2. Post it free on eGig with the salary shown. Verified employers go live at once, and matching members get it by email and WhatsApp.
  3. Shortlist and interview. Use a short practical task.
  4. Make the offer with the free offer letter generator, then an appointment letter on joining.
Post the job free

Questions employers ask

How much should I pay a beautician?

Typical pay is ₹10,000–₹16,000 a month for a fresher and ₹16,000–₹25,000 with 2–5 years’ experience. Big-city employers usually pay 10–15% more.

Where can I find a beautician?

Post the job free on eGig with the salary shown; jobs with salary get more applicants. You can also search member profiles by skill and city, and invite freelancers for short projects.

What should I ask in the interview?

Ask about real situations from their past work, test the core skill with a short task, and check how they communicate. Our free interview question list for this role has answers to look for.

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