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Makeup artist salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Makeup Artist make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£26,452

The average salary for a makeup artist is £26,452 per year in United Kingdom. 77 salaries reported, updated at 16 October 2026

Makeup Artist job openings in United Kingdom

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Makeup Artist (Full Time)
Selfridges3.8out of 5 stars.
Manchester
£13.80 an hour
Full-time
4 months ago

Highest paying companies for Makeup Artist in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
London Serenity
 
£119,600per year
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BT Group
 
£110,500per year
Allertons
 
£58,940per year
Shavata Singh London
 
£58,500per year
The Protocol Group
 
£49,920per year
N2O
 
£38,480per year

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Highest paying cities for Makeup Artists near United Kingdom

  1. Edinburgh
    £97,750 per year
  2. Glasgow
    £57,503 per year
  3. Liverpool
    £39,010 per year
  4. Leeds
    £34,158 per year
  5. Cardiff
    £32,952 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Makeup Artist

The average salary for a Makeup Artist is £26,452 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 77 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 16 October 2026.

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Makeup Artist salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £37,448 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Makeup Artist include Edinburgh at £97,750 per year, Glasgow at £57,503 per year and Liverpool at £39,010 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Makeup Artist include London Serenity ($119,600 per year) and BT Group ($110,500 per year).