How much does a Freelance Makeup Artist make in New York? The average Freelance Makeup Artist salary in New York is $55,411 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,040 and $63,609. 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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freelance Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $45,150 NY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $50,040 NY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $55,411 NY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $63,609 NY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $71,072 NY March 26, 2024
25% $50,040 10% $45,150 90% $71,072 75% $63,609 $55,411 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Freelance Make Up Artist

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Revolt Media & TV - Los Angeles, CA

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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $56,919 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $51,669 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $51,149 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $59,258 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $57,023 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $57,023 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $56,243 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $55,515 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $52,812 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $51,409 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Freelance Makeup Artist in New York
Charlotte Tilbury - Modesto , CA
Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position will be part of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team. As a member of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team you will need strong artistry, sales and service talents. You will be teaching customers Charlotte's secrets of artistry learnt in over 20 years of working at the top of the industry with top celebrities and brands. You will deliver Charlotte's philosophy of artistry made easy, and be part of the building an amazing beauty business. You will need to be sales driven and have experience in beauty and retail. Requirements The Freelance Makeup Artist role is responsible for promoting and creating makeup magic in store. Always representing the ethos, products, and image of Charlotte Tilbury. Working as part of an elite team, the Freelance Makeup Artist drives business in store through exceptional makeup artistry and customer service. The Freelance Makeup Artist
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Charlotte Tilbury - Santa Rosa , CA
Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position will be part of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team. As a member of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team you will need strong artistry, sales and service talents. You will be teaching customers Charlotte's secrets of artistry learnt in over 20 years of working at the top of the industry with top celebrities and brands. You will deliver Charlotte's philosophy of artistry made easy, and be part of the building an amazing beauty business. You will need to be sales driven and have experience in beauty and retail. Requirements The Freelance Makeup Artist role is responsible for promoting and creating makeup magic in store. Always representing the ethos, products, and image of Charlotte Tilbury. Working as part of an elite team, the Freelance Makeup Artist drives business in store through exceptional makeup artistry and customer service. The Freelance Makeup Artist
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Westman Atelier - Costa Mesa , CA
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 Harpers Bazaar. Gucci is known for creating dewy, supernaturally glowy looks and her highly coveted second-skin approach to makeup, resulting in naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin. Position Summary W
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Charlotte Tilbury Beauty - Little Rock , AR
Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position will be part of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team. As a member of the Charlotte Tilbury Freelance Makeup Artist team you will need strong artistry, sales and service talents. You will be teaching customers Charlotte's secrets of artistry learnt in over 20 years of working at the top of the industry with top celebrities and brands. You will deliver Charlotte's philosophy of artistry made easy, and be part of the building an amazing beauty business. You will need to be sales driven and have experience in beauty and retail.Requirements The Freelance Makeup Artist role is responsible for promoting and creating makeup magic in store. Always representing the ethos, products, and image of Charlotte Tilbury. Working as part of an elite team, the Freelance Makeup Artist drives business in store through exceptional makeup artistry and customer service. The Freelance Makeup Artist w
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Fox Corporation - Washington , DC
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. JOB DESCRIPTION Fox News Media has a great opportunity for a Freelance Makeup Artist and Hairstylist! As a Freelance Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, you know how to ready a person for their close-up! Your makeup artistry and hairstyling skills guarantee that you can make anyone feel confident in their skin. You will be a member of a team of artists responsible for preparing Fox News anchors, reporters, and contr
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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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