What does a beautician earn?
Beauticians care for and treat the skin – from analysis and advice to cleansing, peels and masks, massage, make-up and specialist beauty treatments. Gross pay depends on region, salon or spa setting, experience, tips and specialization. As a guide, qualified beauticians in Germany in 2026 often earn about €2,100–€2,650 gross per month; during apprenticeship typical ranges are around €780–€1,080.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Orientation figures as of 2026 for typical employed work. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, workplace (salon, spa, clinic), region, experience, tips/commission and specialization and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
A beautician advises on skin type and care, carries out treatments at the treatment chair and keeps the studio and equipment hygienic. Everyday work includes appointment planning, product sales, documentation and seasonal as well as trend beauty treatments.
- Greet clients, analyse skin condition and advise on care, products and treatments.
- Carry out facial treatments, peels, masks, massages and make-up professionally.
- Prepare and perform specialist applications such as anti-ageing, acne care or wellness rituals.
- Disinfect workstations and devices, follow hygiene rules and reorder consumables.
- Explain and sell care products; maintain client records, treatment histories and follow-up appointments.
- Keep learning new techniques and trends; with leadership duties also handle shift and team planning.
