Makeup Artist salary in New South Wales
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $51,761 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Makeup Artist salary of $51,761 — after $5,825 income tax and $1,035 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Makeup Artist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $99,373 | $95,263 – $103,503 |
| Myer★ 3.5 | $61,414 | $59,339 – $63,489 |
| THE ICONIC★ 3.4 | $60,059 | $57,976 – $62,141 |
| Sephora★ 3.7 | $56,276 | $54,142 – $58,391 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $53,589 | $51,672 – $55,486 |
| Chanel★ 3.8 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $53,352 |
| Freelance★ 4.3 | $51,495 | $49,420 – $53,550 |
| Estée Lauder Companies★ 3.5 | $51,376 | $47,424 – $59,280 |
| MECCA★ 3.8 | $50,391 | $48,086 – $52,696 |
| M·A·C Cosmetics★ 3.7 | $50,000 | $44,100 – $60,000 |
| Napoleon Perdis★ 2.8 | $50,000 | $40,000 – $55,000 |
| Mecca Brands★ 3.8 | $45,448 | $37,643 – $63,232 |
Makeup Artist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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