How much does a Special Effects Makeup Artist make in IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Effects Makeup Artist in Illinois is $61,000. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,569 to $69,451, with most professionals earning between $44,893 and $77,145.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special Effects Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $44,893 IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $52,569 IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $61,000 IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $69,451 IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $77,145 IL March 01, 2025
25% $52,569 10% $44,893 90% $77,145 75% $69,451 $61,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $70,148 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $69,880 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $63,327 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $63,929 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $64,932 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $69,880 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $62,992 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $62,457 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $64,932 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $61,521 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Art Designer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
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