Average Makeup Artist Salary in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Makeup Artist salary for 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the TTD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Makeup Artist Make in Trinidad and Tobago?

A Makeup Artist working in Trinidad and Tobago will typically earn around 72,380 TTD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 34,120 TTD to the highest average salary of 114,940 TTD.

Average Annual Salary
72,380 TTD
Average Monthly Salary
6,031 TTD

Lowest Annual Salary
34,120 TTD
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,843 TTD

Highest Annual Salary
114,940 TTD
Highest Monthly Salary
9,578 TTD

These are average salaries for a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Makeup Artist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Makeup Artist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Makeup Artist Salaries in Trinidad and Tobago

So we've looked at the average salaries a Makeup Artist will earn in Trinidad and Tobago. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Makeup Artist can earn between 34,120 TTD and 114,940 TTD on average in Trinidad and Tobago. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago is 73,120 TTD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 73,120 TTD, and 50% of the population earn more than 73,120 TTD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Makeup Artist salary in Trinidad and Tobago, 25% of the population are earning less than 49,300 TTD while 75% of the population earn more than 49,300 TTD.

75% of the population earn less than 94,400 TTD, and 25% of the population earn more than 94,400 TTD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Makeup Artist Salary by Experience Level in Trinidad and Tobago

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average makeup artist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 42,320 TTD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Makeup Artist salary would increase to 55,220 TTD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Makeup Artist, the average salary would be 72,740 TTD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 91,520 TTD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Makeup Artist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 101,020 TTD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Makeup Artist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 104,920 TTD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
42,320 TTD
2-5 Years +29%
55,220 TTD
5-10 Years +38%
72,740 TTD
10-15 Years +24%
91,520 TTD
15-20 Years +7%
101,020 TTD
20+ Years +7%
104,920 TTD

Makeup Artist Salary by Education Level in Trinidad and Tobago

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago with a high school education can earn an average salary of 55,220 TTD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 78,500 TTD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 106,600 TTD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
55,220 TTD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
78,500 TTD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
106,600 TTD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Trinidad and Tobago is around 48,800 to 147,000 TTD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Makeup Artist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Trinidad and Tobago, a male makeup artist will earn an average of 69,060 TTD, while a female makeup artist will earn around 73,020 TTD.

This means that a male makeup artist earns approximately 5% less than a female makeup artist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Trinidad and Tobago

Male
69,060 TTD
Female +5%
73,020 TTD

Makeup Artist Average Pay Raise in Trinidad and Tobago

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago is around 7% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Trinidad and Tobago is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Trinidad and Tobago.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
3%
Energy
6%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
3%
Travel
6%
Construction
9%
Education
3%

Makeup Artist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Trinidad and Tobago

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Makeup Artist is a low bonus based job, with 12% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

88% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Trinidad and Tobago earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
125,700 TTD
Private Sector -12%
112,460 TTD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Makeup Artist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Makeup Artist in Trinidad and Tobago.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,800 TTD
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,500 TTD
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,480 TTD
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 109,340 TTD
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,780 TTD
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 TTD
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,440 TTD
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 TTD
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 TTD
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 TTD
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 154,700 TTD
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,800 TTD
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,400 TTD
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,560 TTD
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,260 TTD
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 TTD
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,200 TTD
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,820 TTD
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,440 TTD
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,160 TTD
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,220 TTD
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 TTD
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 93,780 TTD
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,200 TTD
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 164,200 TTD
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 119,900 TTD
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,260 TTD
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,800 TTD
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 118,200 TTD
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,220 TTD
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 61,580 TTD
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 106,600 TTD
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,880 TTD
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 81,880 TTD
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 73,260 TTD
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,620 TTD
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,200 TTD
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,300 TTD
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,500 TTD
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,000 TTD
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,440 TTD
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 134,600 TTD
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 185,100 TTD
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 183,700 TTD
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 209,700 TTD
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 207,800 TTD
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 TTD
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 216,800 TTD
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,380 TTD
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,600 TTD
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,040 TTD
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 97,260 TTD
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,420 TTD
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,300 TTD
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 TTD
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,800 TTD
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 176,800 TTD
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 75,220 TTD
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,900 TTD
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 101,120 TTD
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 TTD
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 159,100 TTD
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,100 TTD
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 TTD
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,420 TTD
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,720 TTD
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,580 TTD
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,240 TTD
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,840 TTD
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 218,900 TTD
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 102,240 TTD
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 85,080 TTD
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 105,800 TTD
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,940 TTD
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 100,140 TTD

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