Makeup Artist
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₹0.4 Lakh - ₹6 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byMakeup Artist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 1.7k
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Makeup Artist Salary in India ranges between ₹0.4 Lakh to ₹6 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 9 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.7k latest salaries received from Makeup Artist.
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LAKME ACADEMY
Makeup Artist
3 years exp.
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An Academy
Makeup Artist
1 year exp.
6d ago
MICE
Makeup Artist
1 year exp.
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Freelancer.com
Makeup Artist
5 years exp.
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Freelancer.com
Makeup Artist
2 years exp.
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Mosaic Network
Makeup Artist
1 year exp.
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Freelancer.com
Makeup Artist
2 years exp.
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Lakme Salon
Makeup Artist
1 year exp.
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Freelancer.com
Makeup Artist
4 years exp.
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Freelancer.com
Makeup Artist
5 years exp.
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Makeup Artist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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1
year
(315
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(362
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(264
salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
4
years
(209
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
5
years
(237
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Makeup Artist Jobs in India
Makeup Artist
· 2-7 years
RSPL Group
New Delhi
Makeup Artist
· 10-17 years
Shahnaz Husain Group
New Delhi
Makeup Artist
· 0-4 years
Spa Hibiscus
New Delhi
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| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
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Beauty Advisor
• posted on 12 Apr 2022
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It's very good company BA 's will be get all facilities offers salary interest in everything is very good because of I like job specially for in Lakme
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Nykaa
Beauty Advisor
• posted on 05 Aug 2023
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Nykaa company support me alot as a how much they can employee I'm very proud to be in nykaa
- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
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Salary is very less . Doesn't get any emergency leave for 1 day also.
VLCC
Beauty Advisor
• posted on 20 Sep 2017
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There is a good experience work with Vlcc. There is job security's Very good learning environment.. Motivation by Senior....
read more- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Compensation is decent but growth is slow.i do receive appreciations e mails from client's but they unnoticed during mid year appresals
read moreLAKME ACADEMY
Makeup Artist
• posted on 18 Dec 2021
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...ronment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
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There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow. There is a bond of 2 years before which you cannot resign. On the job traning is not given to new joinees.
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Beauty Advisor
• posted on 05 Dec 2024
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colorbar is a color of magic.Not only cosmetics.skin care,perfumes also available
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Makeup Artist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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New Delhi
Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Noida
Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Makeup Artist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Beauty & Personal Care Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Internet Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Retail Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Education & Training Makeup Artist
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Beauty & Wellness Makeup Artist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Makeup Artist Salaries
What is the salary of a Makeup Artist in India?
Salary for a Makeup Artist in India ranges between ₹0.4 Lakh to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.7k latest salaries received from various Makeup Artists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Makeup Artists?
- MAC Makeup Artist Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
- Estée Lauder Companies Makeup Artist Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs per year
- MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs per year
- Freelancer.com Makeup Artist Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
- Nykaa Makeup Artist Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Makeup Artist in India?
Average starting Salary for Makeup Artist in India is around ₹0.4 Lakh per year (₹3.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Makeup Artist.
What is the highest salary for a Makeup Artist in India?
Highest salary that a Makeup Artist can earn is ₹6.0 Lakhs per year (₹50.0k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Makeup Artist in India?
- Education & Training - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 73.6 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
- Beauty & Personal Care - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 7.2 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Makeup Artist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 466.6 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Makeup Artist?
These are the top skills of a Makeup Artist based on 6 jobs posted by employers.
- Customer Service
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- Training and Development
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- Visual Merchandising
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