Makeup Artist (Beauty) Salary in New Zealand 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Makeup Artist (Beauty)s earn in New Zealand — honest annual ranges in NZD and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: Moderate → · 5-yr trend: +4%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
NZ$49,500
≈ $30,000 USD
Mid
NZ$69,300
≈ $42,000 USD
High
NZ$95,700
≈ $58,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | NZ$38,610 | NZ$54,054 | NZ$74,646 |
| Mid Level | NZ$49,500 | NZ$69,300 | NZ$95,700 |
| Senior | NZ$66,825 | NZ$93,555 | NZ$129,195 |
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