Average Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Manicurist and Pedicurist salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Manicurist and Pedicurist Make in India?

A Manicurist and Pedicurist working in India will typically earn around 114,900 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 59,000 INR to the highest average salary of 174,000 INR.

Average Annual Salary
114,900 INR
Average Monthly Salary
9,575 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
59,000 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,916 INR

Highest Annual Salary
174,000 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
14,500 INR

These are average salaries for a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Manicurist and Pedicurist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Manicurist and Pedicurist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Manicurist and Pedicurist Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Manicurist and Pedicurist will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Manicurist and Pedicurist can earn between 59,000 INR and 174,000 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India is 112,420 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 112,420 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 112,420 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 77,640 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 77,640 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 138,800 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 138,800 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average manicurist and pedicurist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Manicurist and Pedicurist in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 65,760 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Manicurist and Pedicurist salary would increase to 84,800 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Manicurist and Pedicurist, the average salary would be 117,860 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 143,200 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Manicurist and Pedicurist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 157,600 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Manicurist and Pedicurist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 167,100 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
65,760 INR
2-5 Years +31%
84,800 INR
5-10 Years +40%
117,860 INR
10-15 Years +20%
143,200 INR
15-20 Years +9%
157,600 INR
20+ Years +8%
167,100 INR

Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Manicurist and Pedicurist in India with a high school education can earn an average salary of 78,420 INR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Manicurist and Pedicurist in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 136,200 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
78,420 INR
Certificate or Diploma +76%
136,200 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male manicurist and pedicurist will earn an average of 104,060 INR, while a female manicurist and pedicurist will earn around 125,100 INR.

This means that a male manicurist and pedicurist earns approximately 17% less than a female manicurist and pedicurist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
104,060 INR
Female +17%
125,100 INR

Manicurist and Pedicurist Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India is around 11% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Manicurist and Pedicurist Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Manicurist and Pedicurist is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Manicurist and Pedicurist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Manicurist and Pedicurist in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Aromatherapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 411,400 INR
Art Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 283,700 INR
Assistant Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 314,500 INR
Beauty Advisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 301,600 INR
Beauty Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 359,900 INR
Beauty Shop Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 204,000 INR
Beauty Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 301,600 INR
Beauty Supply Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 502,200 INR
Beauty Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 301,600 INR
Cosmetic Sales Fitness / Hair / Beauty 159,400 INR
Cosmetologist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 258,400 INR
Day Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 539,700 INR
Esthetician Fitness / Hair / Beauty 137,400 INR
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 314,500 INR
Fitness Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 212,500 INR
Grooming Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 462,300 INR
Hair Replacement Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 471,700 INR
Hair Stylist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 172,200 INR
Health Coach Fitness / Hair / Beauty 397,900 INR
Health Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 454,900 INR
Massage Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 227,600 INR
Masseur Fitness / Hair / Beauty 183,600 INR
Natural Remedy Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 411,400 INR
Naturopath and Acupuncturist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 164,200 INR
Occupational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 239,000 INR
Occupational Therapy Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 183,600 INR
Physical Therapy Attendant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 176,800 INR
Recreational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 227,600 INR
Salon Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 176,800 INR
Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 485,300 INR
Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 539,700 INR
Spa Supervisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 428,400 INR
Sport and Recreation Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 568,500 INR
Tattoo Artist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 143,200 INR
Weight Loss Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 514,300 INR
Yoga Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 341,400 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 106,960 INR
Ahmadabad 119,900 INR
Bangalore 124,400 INR
Bhopal 113,700 INR
Chennai 125,100 INR
Coimbatore 109,720 INR
Delhi 125,700 INR
Ghaziabad 113,740 INR
Hyderabad 125,700 INR
Indore 117,100 INR
Jaipur 125,100 INR
Kanpur 119,700 INR
Kolkata 127,700 INR
Lucknow 123,400 INR
Ludhiana 104,060 INR
Madurai 102,620 INR
Mumbai 127,700 INR
Nagpur 113,220 INR
Patna 104,600 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 112,420 INR
Pune 116,380 INR
Surat 118,380 INR
Vadodara 104,080 INR
Visakhapatnam 110,340 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 98,960 INR
Andhra Pradesh 128,900 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 109,460 INR
Assam 125,700 INR
Bihar 142,300 INR
Chandigarh 106,600 INR
Chhatisgarh 127,700 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 104,060 INR
Daman & Diu 93,780 INR
Delhi 112,620 INR
Goa 104,080 INR
Gujarat 124,400 INR
Haryana 117,100 INR
Himachal Pradesh 111,920 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 113,420 INR
Jharkhand 125,100 INR
Karnataka 128,500 INR
Kerala 125,100 INR
Lakshadweep 95,600 INR
Madhya Pradesh 136,200 INR
Maharashtra 139,100 INR
Manipur 114,380 INR
Meghalaya 112,660 INR
Mizoram 105,940 INR
Nagaland 111,240 INR
Orissa 130,400 INR
Pondicherry 107,900 INR
Punjab 129,000 INR
Rajasthan 127,700 INR
Sikkim 98,440 INR
Tamil Nadu 125,700 INR
Tripura 110,340 INR
Uttar Pradesh 136,200 INR
Uttaranchal 112,420 INR
West Bengal 134,600 INR

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