Cosmetologists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training24%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years12%Current company
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Anastasia Beverly HillsTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years24%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cosmetologist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $55,257 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,759 – $90,445 yearly
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Cosmetologist/Hair Stylist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationCosmetology License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsChildcareProfessor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationNail Technician LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCertified Apartment Manager+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHairstylist/Cosmetologist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
PackingPackagingStockingFood Service ExperienceCleaningManagementNail Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseBarbering LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHair ExtensionsLeadershipLicensed Cosmetologist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSalesRetail SalesFounder / Licensed Esthetician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Esthetician LicenseCosmetology LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSanitationCleaningTrainingGoogle Workspace
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What's the average time to fill a cosmetologist role?
The average time to fill a cosmetologist role is 111 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cosmetologists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cosmetologist include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cosmetologist?
Common licenses or certifications for cosmetologists include: Cosmetology License, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to cosmetologists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cosmetologists include: barber, professor and nail technician.
What level of education is common for a cosmetologist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cosmetologist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cosmetologist?
Most cosmetologists have 15 years of professional experience.
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