Cosmetologist salary in California

Average salary
$27,000/yr
Based on 447 income tax records
$16,500
$60,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$24K
 
$28K
 
$29K
 
$26K
 
$28K
$16,500
$60,500
How much do Cosmetologists make?
The average total salary for a Cosmetologist is $27,000 per year. This is based on data from 447 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Cosmetologist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Cosmetologist salary can vary between $16,500 to $60,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Cosmetologist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Ulta Beauty, California
37 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$17K – $71K

Cosmetologist demographics in California

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80% are single
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20% are married
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28% have kids
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25% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Cosmetologists in California

447 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a cosmetologist in California is $27,000 per year. Cosmetologist salaries in California can vary between $16,500 to $60,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 447 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as cosmetologist.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for cosmetologists in California: San Francisco, CA ($40,000 a year), San Jose, CA ($35,000 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($33,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.