How much does a Freelance Makeup Artist make in Illinois? The average Freelance Makeup Artist salary in Illinois is $53,176 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,022 and $61,043. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Freelance Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $43,329 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $48,022 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $53,176 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $61,043 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $68,205 IL March 26, 2024
25% $48,022 10% $43,329 90% $68,205 75% $61,043 $53,176 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Freelance Make Up Artist

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What is a Freelance Makeup Artist ?

A make-up artist or makeup artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics on others for theatre, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry. Awards given for this profession in the entertainment industry include the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and even several entertainment industry awards such as the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes. In the United States as well as the other parts of the globe, professional licenses are required by agencies in order for them to hire t...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $54,528 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $54,320 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $49,226 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $49,694 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $50,473 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $54,320 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $48,966 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $48,550 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $50,473 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $47,822 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Freelance Makeup Artist in Illinois
The Sparkle Bar - Scottsdale , AZ
Job Description Job Description Express your passion for makeup artistry and connecting with a myriad of people as a member of an extension of The Sparkle Bar. Apply your skills by offering an exceptional experience on-location, at events, corporate offices, and private residences with touch-up makeup which can include cheeks, lips, and subtle eye makeup, as well as creative embellishments/glitter and lash application. The Sparkle Bar provides all of the makeup, skincare and cosmetic products, Artists are only responsible for bringing their clean and sanitized professional brushes. Compensation includes hourly wages as well as built-in “On-location” commission and tips, in addition to client tips. Artist daily rates often range between $30-$50/hr with commission and tips. Freelance Artists have access to a flexible schedule by accepting invitations to work various events once attending official The Sparkle Bar informational meetings to learn more about the business and activation event
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Westman Atelier - Orlando , FL
Job Description Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science About Our Founder Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, rad
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Westman Atelier - Tarrytown , NY
Job Description Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science About Our Founder Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, rad
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Westman Atelier - Costa Mesa , CA
Job Description Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science About Our Founder Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, rad
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Westman Atelier - Las Vegas , NV
Job Description Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science About Our Founder Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, rad
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Westman Atelier - San Diego , CA
Job Description Job Description About Westman Atelier A new standard of clean luxury. Founded by world-renowned editorial makeup artist Gucci Westman, Westman Atelier is a curated edit of skin-loving, performance-first makeup that is always effortless, never overdone. A mother, makeup artist, and champion of holistic living, Gucci believes passionately that ‘luxury’, ‘efficacy’ and ‘clean’ can be synonymous with exceptional makeup. A skincare approach to high performance make-up formulated with clean ingredients and no-compromise integrity Balancing perfect shades and buttery textures that melt into the skin with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science About Our Founder Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted “second-skin approach” to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, rad
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