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ANZSCO 399514Updated 2026-01-29
Make Up Artist
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 70k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1350
Salary range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
29.8%
NSW
24.5%
VIC
23.3%
QLD
Education mix
37.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
22.2%
certificate iii/ iv
14.8%
year 12
Role overview
Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.
What you do
- • Applies and retouches make up during shootings and performances, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (37.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Applies and retouches make up during shootings and performances, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1350
Annual median: AUD 70k
Range: AUD 63k-AUD 77k