SOC 2020 · 6222
Beauticians and related occupations
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £21,040 |
| 50th | £24,124 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £21,040 | £24,124 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £21,695 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £22,628 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £19,667 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £28,995 | — | — |
| South East 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and dress wigs.
Typical tasks
discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body
massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning
uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair
cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions
performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies
recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate
advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming
maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no minimum academic requirements for entry, although some colleges require candidates to possess GCSEs/S grades. NVQs/SVQs in Beauty Therapy are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.