Makeup Artist Salary in the UK
£30,840
per year
per month
£2,040
per month
per year
Makeup Artist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Makeup Artist is £30,840 gross per year (£2,040 net per month), which is £1,240 (+4%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Makeup Artist can expect an average starting salary of £19,630. The highest salaries can exceed £55,000.
A Makeup Artist can expect an average starting salary of £19,630. The highest salaries can exceed £55,000.
£19,630
Low
£30,840
Average salary
£55,000
High
£1,410
Low
£2,040
Average salary
£3,370
High
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Makeup Artist Salary Range
Makeup Artist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Makeup Artist | £37K/year | +21% |
| Special Effects Makeup Artist | £36K/year | +16% |
| Theatrical Makeup Artist | £33K/year | +6% |
| Freelance Makeup Artist | £32K/year | +5% |
| Mortuary Makeup Artist | £30K/year | -4% |
Makeup Artist - Pay by Experience Level
A Makeup Artist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £21,730 gross per year. A mid career Makeup Artist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £29,640, while an experienced Makeup Artist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £38,920. Makeup Artists with more than 20 years of experience earn £42,570 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Makeup Artist
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Experienced | ▲ +26% |
| Average Salary | £30,840/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| No Experience | ▼ -30% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
87%
87%
Male
13%
13%
Makeup Artist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Makeup Artist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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