Makeup artist salary in Sydney NSW

The average salary for a Makeup Artist is $48.38 per hour in Sydney NSW. This figure is based on 4 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 February 2026.

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Makeup Artist salaries in Sydney NSW typically range between a low of $26.44 and a high of $89.88 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Makeup Artist in Sydney NSW include Perth WA at $89.35 per hour, Melbourne VIC at $84.28 per hour and Brisbane QLD at $60.14 per hour.