As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Makeup Artist in Addison, IL is $62,849, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,209 weekly, or $5,237 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Makeup Artist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Makeup Artist in Addison, IL vary widely, spanning from $41,292 to $76,100. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,565) and 75th percentile ($69,785), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,100 per year. This $18,220 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Credit Card, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Makeup Artist often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Healthcare to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $41,292 Addison, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $51,565 Addison, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $62,849 Addison, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $69,785 Addison, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $76,100 Addison, IL November 01, 2026
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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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About Addison, Illinois    Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census....More

Addison, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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