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Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Esthetician | $17.20 - $24.00 |
| Hairstylist (Ontario) | $17.20 - $30.77 |
| Hairstylist (Toronto) | $17.20 - $32.31 |
| Makeup Artist and Wig Maker | $17.20 - $47.38 |
| Salon/Spa Services Manager | $17.20 - $56.84 |
Esthetician
The average salary for an Esthetician is $69,173 per year in Canada. The average additional cash compensation is $36,180, with a range from $8,050 - $162,601, which could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing.*
Salaries vary widely in this area and will be higher for managerial roles. The type of industry and level of expertise and experience may all have an impact on salary.**
Hairstylist
Hairstylists in Canada makes an average salary of $60,487 per year, with an additional cash compensation average of $21,715 which could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing.*
Hairstylists typically choose 1 of 2 paths: to join an established hair salon or to practice independently or start their own salon. Wage largely depends on the ability to build a steady clientele. Most hairstyling jobs are paid hourly with rate based on experience. Hairstylists often receive tips which increases expected hourly rate. Wages of those working independently will vary based on cutting rates and client base.**
Salon Owner
The average annual salary for a Salon Owner in Canada is $87,553, with an average $11,376 additional cash compensation, which could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing.*
*Glassdoor
**ontariocolleges.ca
Labour Market Conditions
Esthetician
The balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue in Canada over the 2022-2031 period, with 21,200 expected new job openings and 17,600 new job seekers.
In Ontario, the employment outlook from 2023-2025 is expected to be moderate, with employment growth leading to several new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. 51% of this occupation group are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
Hairstylist
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2022-2031 period nationally. 35,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill 42,500 expected new job openings.
The employment outlook for this group will be moderate with a moderate number of new positions expected and a moderate number of positions to become available from retirements. The majority in this occupation work in the personal care services industry with the remainder being self-employed.
Employment growth will occur due to population growth in many areas of the province adding to customer base for this Red Seal trade. Opportunities to provide services in residential care facilities, or to niche markets, such as in-home services for the increasing number of seniors, and the ability to meet the hair-service needs of the province’s growing diverse population will also allow for growth. 52% of people in this occupation are self-employed, compared to the average of 15% for all occupations.
Makeup Artist and Wig Maker
Labour market conditions for Canada are unavailable.
Ontario’s employment outlook will be limited with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation. 92% of people in this occupation work full-time. They mainly work in the following three sectors: Information and cultural industries, computer systems design services, and arts, entertainment and recreation.
Salon/Spa Services Manager
Managers in customer and personal services in Canada can expect to see 8,200 new job openings through 2031, while 7,900 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
Ontario’s employment outlook is expected to be moderate through 2025, with employment growth leading to several new positions and several positions becoming available from retirements. 55% in this occupation are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.