How much does a Makeup Artist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Makeup Artist in New York, NY is $67,197. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,216 to a high of $84,996, with most professionals earning between $58,309 and $76,514.

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Makeup Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $50,216 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $58,309 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $67,197 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $76,514 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Makeup Artist Salary $84,996 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $58,309 10% $50,216 90% $84,996 75% $76,514 $67,197 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a 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 Makeup Artist in New York, NY. The base salary for Makeup Artist ranges from $58,309 to $76,514 with the average base salary of $67,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,309 to $76,514 with the average total cash compensation of $67,197.

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