How much do nail salons cost?
Most customers pay around $73 per job. The most common job, pedicure, usually runs $45–$71. 0% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedicure | $45 | $56 | $71 | 0% |
| Manicure | $43 | $56 | $73 | 0% |
| Nail art | $65 | $74 | $88 | 0% |
| Gel manicures | $56 | $79 | $97 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $50 | $64 | $79 | 0% |
| Nail extensions | $60 | $73 | $89 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $45 | $54 | $86 | 0% |
| Nail painting | $58 | $76 | $94 | 0% |
Best nail salons by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a nail salon cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $73 (middle half $58–$94 last month). The cheapest common job is foot massages at about $54; the priciest is gel manicures at about $79.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good nail salon?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 4%), whether the owner answers complaints (36% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
3,288 Google reviews of 20 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 3,288 Google reviews of 20 top-rated nail salons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.