Arts and Entertainment / Performing Arts

Performance Artist

A performance artist creates and presents live artistic works that combine elements of theater, dance, music, visual art, and other media to convey concepts, emotions, or social commentary. This role involves conceptualizing performances, rehearsing, and engaging with audiences in various settings such as galleries, theaters, public spaces, or festivals.

Average monthly gross

3,600 EUR

1 validated salaries

Median

3,600 EUR

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,600 EUR - 3,600 EUR

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Performance Artist

ISCO

2659.2

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

1 records
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By seniority

Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
3,600 EUR 3,600 EUR - 3,600 EUR

Yearly trend

3,600 EUR
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
France 3,600 EUR 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Sopra Steria 3,600 EUR 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Live Artist Performance Art Practitioner Performance Maker Live Art Performer

Skills

Hard skills

Performance creation Improvisation Stage presence Movement techniques Voice projection Multimedia integration Scriptwriting Costume design

Soft skills

Creativity Emotional expression Audience engagement Adaptability Collaboration Resilience Critical thinking

Tools

Props Lighting equipment Sound systems Video projection Makeup and prosthetics Stage management software

Certifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performance Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Performance Art Certified Professional Performer (CPP)

Employment context

Industries

Performing arts Visual arts Cultural events Entertainment Education Museums and galleries

Company types

Art galleries Theater companies Festival organizations Cultural institutions Freelance/self-employed Non-profit arts organizations

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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