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Makeup artist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Makeup Artist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$28.55
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $28.55
Low $11.10
High $73.43
The average salary for a makeup artist is $28.55 per hour in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Makeup Artist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.The Hitching Post
$312,000per year
Bellis Sugar & Lash
$286,000per year
The Parlour
$208,000per year
Anjaneyap Global
$202,800per year
Too Faced
$177,412per year
Medical Spa
$156,000per year
