Do you love being a trendsetter? You want people to feel confident and stand out from the crowd. And that鈥檚 really cool. Salon and Spa programs let your creativity shine and give you the tools to embark on a career that makes a statement.
Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Esthetician | $17.60 - $25.00 |
| Hairstylist (Ontario) | $17.60 - $29.74 |
| Hairstylist (Toronto) | $17.60 - $32.31 |
| Makeup Artist and Wig Maker | $18.09 - $42.00 |
| Salon/Spa Services Manager | $17.60 - $65.08 |
Esthetician
The average base salary for an Esthetician is $38,215 per year in Canada.* Additional salary average is $30,000 and can include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The highest reported additional salary was $133,000/year.**
Hairstylist
Hairstylists in Canada make an average base salary of $60,554 per year.* An additional salary averages at $24,000/year which could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing.**
Hairstylists typically choose 1 of 2 paths: they join an established hair salon or they practice independently or start their own salon. Wage largely depends on the ability to build a steady clientele.***
Salon Owner
The average annual salary for a Salon or Spa Owner in Canada is $76,000/year, with an average $34,000 additional cash compensation, which could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing.**
*Indeed
**Glassdoor
***ontariocolleges.ca
Labour Market Conditions
Esthetician
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation over the period of 2024-2033 at the national level. In Ontario, the employment outlook from 2024-26 is expected to be moderate, with employment growth leading to several new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Approximately 18,500 people work in this occupation across the province, with 51% being self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
Hairstylist
In Canada, labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation through 2033. The employment outlook in Ontario will be very good from 2024-26, with employment growth leading to several new positions and a moderate number of positions coming from retirements. There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The majority of employers for this occupation are in the personal care services industry with the remainder being self-employed. Population growth in many areas of the province should add to the customer base. Other main trends affecting employment include opportunities to provide services in residential care facilities, or to niche markets, such as in-home services for the increasing number of seniors as well as the ability to meet the hair-service needs of the province's growing diverse population. 52% of people in this occupation are self-employed.
Makeup Artist and Wig Maker
This occupation is expected to face a moderate risk of labour surplus over the period of 2024-2033 at the national level. Ontario鈥檚 employment outlook through 2026 will be very limited with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements and there are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
With approximately 2,700 people working in this occupation, 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
This occupation's labour demand and supply from 2024-33 are expected to be in line in Canada. The employment outlook for 2024-26 in Ontario is expected to be good, with employment growth leading to several new positions along with several positions becoming available from retirements. Approximately 6,800 people in Ontario work in this occupation while 55% of workers are self-employed, compared to an average of 15% self-employed workers for all occupations.