Makeup Artist Salary in the United States

Makeup Artist Salary

How much does a Makeup Artist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Makeup Artist in the United States is $55,775. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,454 to a high of $71,550, with most professionals earning between $50,372 and $64,032.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $45,454 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $50,372 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $55,775 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $64,032 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $71,550 US March 01, 2025
25% $50,372 10% $45,454 90% $71,550 75% $64,032 $55,775 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Makeup Artist in the United States. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $50,372 to $64,032 with the average base salary of $55,775. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,372 to $64,032 with the average total cash compensation of $55,775.

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