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Makeup Artist Hourly Rate

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Updated: 13 May 2013

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Makeup Artist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$21,473 - $85,057

(Median)

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85K

MEDIAN: $35,939

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Makeup Artist Job Listings

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Apr 15

Space NK - Short Hills, NJ

Space NK is looking for Part Time Sales Associate candidates, with makeup/skincare backgrounds, for our Short Hills, NJ location. Qualification/Skills... - Indeed

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Licensed Makeup Artists - Arrowhead location

Mar 19

Dolce Salon & Spa - Phoenix, AZ

up Artists! Only full time shifts available. Dolce Offers: • Commission Plus Tips for Make-up Artists... Damask • Our Make-up Artists do make-up and facial... - Indeed

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Brow Specialist/ Makeup Artist

Mar 18

Anastasia Beverly Hills - Sacramento, CA

Brow specialist/ makeup artist with a solid verifiable backround in cosmetic sales and makeup artistry. Must be an organized self starter who is comfortable... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$25	$50	$75
Hourly Rate	$9.94 - $44.38
Hourly Tips	$0.55 - $10.30
Overtime	$13.09 - $72.72

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,061
Commission	$0.00 - $14,899
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$21,473 - $85,057
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 13 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 230

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Makeup Artist Tasks

Select makeup shades and products for individuals.
Sell makeup and cleansing products, and provide information and advice on cosmetic application.
Consult with clients, perform makeup demonstrations, and provide skin care consultations.

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Companies and Industries for Makeup Artist Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


Sephora Usa, Inc	$10.20 - $16.00
Nordstrom, Inc.	$14.25 - $18.63
M.A.C.	$15.20 - $19.65
Estee Lauder Companies Inc	$19.51 - $22.89

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Beauty Supplies, Wholesale	$10.30 - $27.58
Make-up Manufacturing	$10.41 - $26.60
Hair and Beauty Salon	$9.03 - $23.67
Retail	$9.69 - $23.67
Department Store	$8.97 - $20.36

Key Statistics for Makeup Artist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 94%			Male 6%
Hourly Rate:	$13.51 - $24.28			$12.00 - $25.00

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

40%

5-9 years

32%

10-19 years

20%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$11.03 - $65.44
Associate's Degree	$9.11 - $68.29

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 34%		Dental: 27%
	Vision: 23%		None: 63%

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