Makeup Artist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A makeup artist earns a median of $97,150 a year ($46.71 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $102,240. About 2,340 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $97,150
- Gross pay
- $3,736.54
- Federal income tax
- −$482.42
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$231.67
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$54.18
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,968.27
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $97,150
- Federal
- $12,543
- FICA
- $7,432
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $77,175
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-5091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a makeup artist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $46.71; the average is $49.16.
What is the salary range for a makeup artist?
The bottom 10% earn under $23,360 and the top 10% earn over $167,470 a year.
How much is $97,150 after taxes?
About $77,175 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $71,122 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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