Salary Overview
In India, the average salary for a Stylist is ₹26,814 per month. Entry-level fashion stylists with an experience of less than 1 year can expect an average total remuneration of Rs. 3,75,000 per year, which includes tips, bonuses, and overtime pay. The salary estimates are based on 79 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Stylist employees. Experienced workers, such as a senior fashion designer, can earn an average monthly salary of Rs. 53,000 per attire.
The average annual salary for a fashion stylist is around Rs 5 Lakhs, with top celebrity stylists potentially making Rs 2 lakhs per day. The average stylist salary in India is ₹412,500 per year or ₹165 per hour. Salaries can range significantly based on experience and client needs.
Celebrity Stylists’ Earnings
Top Fashion Stylists and Their Fees
Tanya Ghavri, a well-known celebrity stylist in Mumbai, mentioned that assistant stylists could make between ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 a month while top stylists can charge approximately ₹2 lakhs a day. Her clients include famous Bollywood celebrities such as Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Ami Patel does editorial shoots and styles high-profile Bollywood celebrities. Her company Style Cell has non-negotiable fees, with charges going up to ₹1 lakh for critical red carpet appearances. Narendra Kumar Ahmad, who has styled celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Priyanka Chopra, revealed that top designers and stylists could earn between Rs 60 lakhs to Rs 1 crore annually.
Charging as a Personal Stylist
How much a personal stylist should charge varies depending on experience, the client’s needs, and the stylist’s business model. Hourly rates can start at Rs 500 for beginners and go up to Rs 2,000 or more for experienced stylists. For a session, which may last most of a day, one might charge between $150 to $200 or so.
Overall, personal stylists’ income can significantly differ based on their experience, clientele, and the services provided.