Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary in Los Angeles, California

Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Special Effects Makeup Artist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Effects Makeup Artist in Los Angeles, CA is $66,050. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,922 to $75,201, with most professionals earning between $48,610 and $83,532.

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10th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $48,610 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $56,922 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $66,050 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $75,201 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Effects Makeup Artist Salary $83,532 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $56,922 10% $48,610 90% $83,532 75% $75,201 $66,050 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Art Designer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Special Effects Makeup Artist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Special Effects Makeup Artist ranges from $56,922 to $75,201 with the average base salary of $66,050. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,922 to $75,201 with the average total cash compensation of $66,050.
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