Salary and Earnings for Tattoo Artists in the UK
Market analysis shows that the average salary for a tattoo artist in the UK is around £29.19 per hour, that’s £21,821 per year. Experienced tattoo artists can earn upwards of £30,000 to £60,000 a year. Celebrity artists can charge up to £325 per hour for their artwork and tattooing services.
Average Rates and Charging Practices
For large pieces, tattoo artists will charge you by the hour, in the United Kingdom a tattoo artist’s hourly rate is usually in the £60 – £150 range, depending on the artist’s skill level, experience, style they are doing and, of course, demand.
Apprenticeships and Licensing Information
Are tattoo apprenticeships paid UK? If you start as an apprentice, for the first 12 months, you’d probably just be cleaning, seeing how a tattoo studio works, and asking questions. You might get paid £100 a week. For more information on becoming a tattoo artist, visit www.tattoo.co.uk.
Location and tattoo prices in the UK: In London, hourly rates tend to be around £150, however, in Leeds, you’d be looking to pay between £80 – 100 an hour for a good tattoo.
Also, to work as a registered artist, you need to be in a registered tattoo studio. Do you need a license for Microblading UK? Yes, in the UK, you need to licence the premises and (in some areas) yourself, to offer semi-permanent makeup treatments. Microblading is classed as a ‘special treatment’ and is licensed by Local Authorities, which can sometimes lead to confusion over the requirements to gain a licence.