This page shows the current minimum wage applicable to workers in Beauty Parlours and Salons in Karnataka, as fixed by the state government. Use it to check the wage payable by skill category, and where notified by zone, for staff employed across salons, parlours, and grooming establishments in Karnataka.
Minimum wage rates for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Karnataka
| Category of worker | Zone I | Zone II | Zone III | Zone IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | ₹620.66 | ₹599.43 | ₹579.22 | ₹559.97 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹665.22 | ₹641.88 | ₹619.65 | ₹598.47 |
| Skilled | ₹714.25 | ₹688.57 | ₹664.11 | ₹640.82 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹768.18 | ₹739.93 | ₹713.03 | ₹687.41 |
Rates effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
What counts as Beauty Parlours and Salons
Beauty Parlours and Salons as a scheduled employment covers commercial establishments that provide personal grooming, hairdressing, skincare, and cosmetic services to the public. It includes all workers engaged in cutting, styling, beauty treatments, and allied personal-care work carried out at such establishments.
- Unisex salons and hair studios
- Ladies beauty parlours
- Gents saloons and barber shops
- Spa and wellness centres offering grooming services
- Bridal and makeup studios
- Nail art, threading, and skincare clinics
- Salon chains and franchise outlets
Typical roles and skill categories
- Hairdresser or hair stylist
- Beautician
- Barber or hair cutter
- Makeup artist
- Nail technician (manicurist and pedicurist)
- Spa therapist or massage therapist
- Salon receptionist or front-desk staff
- Salon helper or attendant
- Salon supervisor or manager
In salons and parlours, unskilled work usually covers helpers, cleaners, and shampoo assistants, while semi-skilled work covers junior beauticians and trainee stylists. Skilled roles typically include experienced hairdressers, beauticians, and makeup artists, and highly skilled roles cover senior stylists, master colourists, and specialist therapists who perform advanced treatments.
Who fixes this wage
Beauty Parlours and Salons is a notified scheduled employment under the minimum wages framework, so the Karnataka government fixes and periodically revises the minimum wages payable to workers in this trade. Rates are set by skill category, commonly unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled, and are often further divided by geographic zone within Karnataka.
How Karnataka sets minimum wages
Karnataka fixes minimum wages under its Shops and Commercial Establishments schedule, dividing the state into four zones numbered I to IV. Rates are set for four categories of worker and are kept current through a variable dearness allowance rather than a fresh base notification each period. The dearness-allowance revision applies from 1 April 2026 and runs through to 31 March 2027.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Karnataka?
In Karnataka, the minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons currently runs from about ₹559.97 to ₹768.18 per day, depending on skill category and zone, effective 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The exact figure by category is in the table below. Confirm the exact rate for your worker's skill category and zone in the table above, and against the latest official notification.
Does the minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Karnataka apply to small, single-chair shops?
Yes, the notified minimum wage generally applies to workers employed in beauty and grooming establishments regardless of the establishment's size, so even a small parlour or single-chair salon in Karnataka must pay at least the rate fixed for the worker's skill category. An owner who works personally without any hired staff is treated differently from an employed worker.
How is a stylist or beautician's skill category decided for wage purposes?
The skill category depends on the nature of the work and the competence it demands, not on the job title alone, so a trainee assisting with shampooing and cleaning sits lower than an experienced stylist or beautician who handles cutting, colouring, or advanced skincare. Employers in Karnataka should classify each worker by the actual duties performed and pay the corresponding notified rate.
Are trainees and learners in a salon covered by the minimum wage?
Workers engaged on regular employment terms, including those learning on the job while doing productive salon work, are generally entitled to at least the applicable minimum wage for their category in Karnataka. Genuine apprentices covered under a separate apprenticeship arrangement may fall under different rules, so an employer should confirm the worker's status before deciding the pay.
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