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Makeup artist salary in California, 2026
How much does a Makeup Artist make in California?
Average base salary
$29.05
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Year
same
as national averageAverage $29.05
Low $16.90
High $59.95
The average salary for a makeup artist is $29.05 per hour in California. 215 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Makeup Artist in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.The Lash Lounge
$416,000per year
GLAMSQUAD
$93,600per year
AVL Image Academy
$93,600per year
Amazing Lash Studio
$88,119per year
Tactical Revolution, LLC
$83,200per year
Los Angeles County Office of E...
$78,000per year
