Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$53,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$4,500
8.8% of base
Total target cash
$58,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$2,50050th$4,50075th$7,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Skincare Specialist is a professional role within the function in the Personal Care and Service job family.
Typical experience: 3 to 6 years at the Specialist / Intermediate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
Top skills:SpeakingService OrientationActive ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading Comprehension
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Skincare Specialist pay by experience level
Entry level$30,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$47,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$62,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$85,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Skincare Specialist salary by industry
Personal and Laundry Services
54,150 workers
$52,000
Personal Care Services
53,350 workers
$52,000
Ambulatory Health Care Services
10,670 workers
$60,000
Offices of Physicians
6,360 workers
$60,500
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
3,920 workers
$60,500
Health and Personal Care Retailers
3,530 workers
$48,500
Health and Personal Care Retailers
3,530 workers
$48,500
Accommodation
2,650 workers
$65,000
Traveler Accommodation
2,650 workers
$65,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
750 workers
$58,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional or Administrative exemption
Individual contributor roles at this level typically qualify for the Professional exemption (requiring advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning) or the Administrative exemption (office work related to management or general business operations with discretion on significant matters). Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Skincare Specialist pays 13% above the average across 33 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $47,500).
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