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Makeup Artists Salary

Updated on: Jan 7, 2026

How much does a Makeup Artists make?

The average Makeup Artists in the US makes $45,267. Makeup Artistss make the most in San Jose, CA at $89,374 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Makeup Artists Salary Average

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Education Level
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Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Professional degree
Company Size
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1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
201-500 employees
501-1,000 employees
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1-3 Years
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10+ Years
Money Raised
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Under 1M
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10M - 30M
30M +
Public Company
Not Applicable
Gender
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Male
Female
Non Binary
Ethnicity
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Caucasian
Hispanic Or Latino
African American
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Native American
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Are you satisfied with your stock/equity compensation?

The majority of people who work as Makeup Artists say “No” when asked the question “Are you satisfied with your stock/equity compensation?”

Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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