How much does a Freelance Makeup Artist make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Makeup Artist in Philadelphia, PA is $57,949. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,284 to $65,983, with most professionals earning between $43,305 and $73,298.

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Freelance Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $43,305 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $50,284 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $57,949 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $65,983 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Makeup Artist Salary $73,298 Philadelphia,PA April 01, 2025
25% $50,284 10% $43,305 90% $73,298 75% $65,983 $57,949 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Freelance Makeup Artist ?

A make-up artist or makeup artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics on others for theatre, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry. Awards given for this profession in the entertainment industry include the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and even several entertainment industry awards such as the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes. In the United States as well as the other parts of the globe, professional licenses are required by agencies in order for them to hire t...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Makeup Artist in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Freelance Makeup Artist ranges from $50,284 to $65,983 with the average base salary of $57,949. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,284 to $65,983 with the average total cash compensation of $57,949.

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