Beautician Salary in Pakistan (2026)
Provides beauty and grooming services such as hair, skin, and makeup treatments.
- National average: PKR 29,500 per month across 12 cities.
- Highest-paying city: Karachi (PKR 42,000).
- Lowest-paying city: Sargodha (PKR 22,000).
- Full range: PKR 15,000 to PKR 67,000 per month.
- Take-home at the average: about PKR 29,500 per month after FY 2026-27 income tax.
Pay for a Beautician in Pakistan depends heavily on where you work. The same role earns about 91% more in Karachi than in Sargodha, and experience, employer type and skills widen the gap further. This page brings together city-by-city pay, take-home after tax, the skills employers look for and the career path, so you can benchmark an offer or plan your next move.
What does a Beautician do?
A beautician provides hair, skin, makeup, nail and bridal services in salons, spas and at clients' homes. Duties include consultations, applying treatments, maintaining hygiene and recommending products. Bridal and party makeup are the biggest income sources, especially in wedding season.
Skills, tools and qualifications
Training from a recognised beauty institute, practical experience, hygiene awareness, product knowledge and customer service are required. Skill in bridal makeup, hair styling and skin treatments sets professionals apart, and social media portfolios attract clients.
Career path and promotion
Beauticians progress to senior stylist, salon manager or salon owner. Many build a brand as freelance makeup artists or open home-based and boutique salons.
What drives Beautician pay?
Reputation, specialisation and location matter most. Bridal makeup artists in big cities can earn far more per booking than salaried salon staff, but income swings with the wedding season.
How to become a Beautician in Pakistan
- Learn the trade through a technical institute, a recognised training programme or an apprenticeship with an experienced worker.
- Practise until your work is neat, safe and consistent, and keep your tools in good order.
- Get a trade certificate or licence where relevant, since it raises trust and pay.
- Find work through agencies, contractors, referrals and local networks, and agree pay and hours clearly in advance.
- Build a reputation for reliability and good behaviour so customers recommend you.
- Aim for supervisory work or your own small business, or consider certified overseas opportunities.
Common interview questions for Beautician roles
- What experience do you have in this trade?
- How do you make sure your work is safe and meets standards?
- How do you handle a customer who is unhappy with the result?
- Are you comfortable with the working hours and shifts?
- Can you give a reference from a previous employer or customer?
Beautician Salary by City
| City | Average Salary | Range | Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | PKR 42,000/mo | PKR 27,000 – PKR 67,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Karachi → |
| Islamabad | PKR 41,000/mo | PKR 27,000 – PKR 66,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Islamabad → |
| Lahore | PKR 38,000/mo | PKR 25,000 – PKR 61,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Lahore → |
| Rawalpindi | PKR 34,000/mo | PKR 22,000 – PKR 54,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Rawalpindi → |
| Sialkot | PKR 27,000/mo | PKR 18,000 – PKR 43,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Sialkot → |
| Gujranwala | PKR 27,000/mo | PKR 18,000 – PKR 43,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Gujranwala → |
| Faisalabad | PKR 26,000/mo | PKR 17,000 – PKR 42,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Faisalabad → |
| Peshawar | PKR 25,000/mo | PKR 16,000 – PKR 40,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Peshawar → |
| Hyderabad | PKR 25,000/mo | PKR 16,000 – PKR 40,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Hyderabad → |
| Multan | PKR 24,000/mo | PKR 16,000 – PKR 38,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Multan → |
| Quetta | PKR 23,000/mo | PKR 15,000 – PKR 37,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Quetta → |
| Sargodha | PKR 22,000/mo | PKR 15,000 – PKR 35,000 | Medium | Beautician salary in Sargodha → |
Take-Home Pay: What a Beautician Actually Receives
Income tax for salaried people is withheld monthly. Under the FY 2026-27 slabs, the first Rs 600,000 a year is tax-free, then rates climb from 1% to 35%. The table converts the national average, the lowest city average and the highest city average into estimated monthly take-home pay.
| Scenario | Gross / month | Tax / month | Take-home / month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National average | PKR 29,500 | PKR 0 | PKR 29,500 | 0.0% |
| Lowest city average (Sargodha) | PKR 22,000 | PKR 0 | PKR 22,000 | 0.0% |
| Highest city average (Karachi) | PKR 42,000 | PKR 0 | PKR 42,000 | 0.0% |
Try your own figure in the salary tax calculator. It also shows how much the 2026-27 slabs save compared with last year.
General Careers: What Employers Pay For
General and skilled-trade occupations, from drivers and security guards to electricians, plumbers, tailors, cooks and beauticians, employ a very large share of Pakistan's workers. Many work informally, so earnings vary widely by employer, city and individual skill, and some reported figures fall below the legal minimum wage.
What employers pay for
Reliability, trade skill and reputation. Certified or well-known tradespeople earn far more than casual workers, and specialised skills such as solar installation, bridal makeup, industrial electrical work or executive driving are rewarded. Employers covered by minimum wage law must pay at least the notified rate for full-time unskilled work in their province.
How to negotiate
Agree pay, hours, overtime, leave and any allowances clearly, ideally in writing. Ask for payment on time and keep a record of attendance. Skilled workers can improve their position by getting a recognised trade certificate and building a reputation through references and repeat customers.
Where growth comes from
Upgrade your skill through technical training (such as DAE or trade certificates), learn to use modern tools and customer-facing apps, and aim for supervisory or self-employed roles. Many tradespeople move from wages to running their own service business, and overseas jobs in the Gulf offer higher pay for certified workers.
Related General Salaries
If you are comparing paths within general, these related roles show where Beautician sits against its peers, using the national average across the cities we track.
| Role | National average / month | Compared with Beautician |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | PKR 35,000 | +19% |
| Cook / Chef | PKR 35,000 | +19% |
| Plumber | PKR 32,416 | +10% |
| Receptionist | PKR 29,500 | +0% |
| Driver | PKR 27,250 | -8% |
| Office Assistant | PKR 24,833 | -16% |
| Tailor | PKR 24,833 | -16% |
| Security Guard | PKR 21,583 | -27% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Beautician Salaries
What is the average Beautician salary in Pakistan?
Across the 12 cities we track, the average Beautician salary is about PKR 29,500 per month. The typical range runs from PKR 15,000 at the low end to PKR 67,000 for experienced professionals, depending on city, employer and skills.
Which city pays the highest Beautician salary?
Karachi pays the most in our data at about PKR 42,000 per month, while Sargodha is lowest at about PKR 22,000. That is a gap of roughly 91%, driven by employer concentration and cost of living.
What is the take-home salary of a Beautician in Pakistan?
At the national average of PKR 29,500 per month, estimated federal income tax under the FY 2026-27 slabs is about PKR 0 a month, leaving roughly PKR 29,500 in take-home pay (an effective tax rate of 0.0%). EOBI, provident fund and other deductions are extra.
How much does an entry-level Beautician earn?
Entry-level Beautician professionals typically start near the bottom of the local range, often between PKR 15,000 and a little under the city average, with the exact figure depending on the city, the employer's size and the skills you bring at hiring.
Is Beautician a well-paid career in Pakistan?
Compared with the General category, Beautician pays in line with its peer group. Whether it is well paid for you depends on your city, your experience and whether you can move into higher-value skills or leadership.
Where can I find Beautician jobs in Pakistan?
Start with the large job boards, company career pages and LinkedIn, and use the city salary pages here to check whether an offer is competitive. Smaller cities often advertise through local networks and referrals, so building contacts in your industry matters.
Do Beautician salaries change with experience?
Yes, and by a lot. Pay usually rises in stages: entry level, then mid-level at roughly three to six years, then senior roles from about seven years. Specialisation, certifications and leadership responsibility add further steps above the experience curve.
How reliable are these salary figures?
They are estimates compiled from general market observation and updated periodically, not an official survey. Use them as a benchmark when negotiating and compare against current job adverts and offers in your city.