How Much Does a Professional Makeup Artist Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Makeup Artist in the United Kingdom is $50,457, with an hourly rate of $24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $44,315 to $55,694, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $44,315

50TH(Median) $50,457

75TH $55,694

Professional Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Professional Makeup Artist Salary	$44,315	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Professional Makeup Artist Salary	$50,457	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Professional Makeup Artist Salary	$55,694	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Professional Makeup Artist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$44,315

Average $50,457/year

$55,694

$3,693

Average $4,205/month

$4,641

$852

Average $970/week

$1,071

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,694	$4,641	$1,071	$27
Average	$50,457	$4,205	$970	$24
25th Percentile	$44,315	$3,693	$852	$21

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Professional Makeup Artist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Professional Makeup Artist is about $50,457 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $24, a monthly salary of about $4,205, and a weekly pay of around $970. Click the switch button below to see more details about Professional Makeup Artist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Professional Makeup Artists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Professional Makeup Artist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $45,690 - $49,357, while Intermediate make $45,965 - $49,540, Senior earn $48,165 - $51,395, Specialist earn $50,274 - $53,192, Expert can reach $50,457 - $53,427 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Professional Makeup Artist	$48,165
Intermediate Level Professional Makeup Artist	$48,440
Senior Level Professional Makeup Artist	$50,457
Specialist Level Professional Makeup Artist	$52,176
Expert Level Professional Makeup Artist	$52,411

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	0%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Professional Makeup Artist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Professional Makeup Artist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $54,493 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $50,832, and Manchester pays around $48,365 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Environment Artist or Professional Makeup Artist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Environment Artist makes less than a Professional Makeup Artist. A Environment Artist earns an average annual salary of $46,041. And a Professional Makeup Artist earns an average annual salary of $50,457.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Environment Artist	$40,281 $52,584
VFX Artist	$24,903 $74,412
Graphic Artist II	$25,621 $76,550
Graphic Artist III	$38,128 $125,559
Recruiting Professional - Senior	$56,738 $84,077

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