A tattoo artist earns on average around 8000 PLN gross per month, although incomes vary greatly. The range stretches from 4806 PLN (the 2026 minimum wage) for beginners up to 20000 PLN gross and more for renowned artists with a recognisable style and a fully booked calendar.
What does a tattoo artist do?
A tattoo artist designs and applies permanent patterns on a client's skin, ensuring sterility, safety and artistic quality. The work covers consultations, preparing the design, selecting needles and inks as well as the tattooing process itself and aftercare guidance. Many artists work as sole traders or settle with the studio owner under a B2B model, sharing the revenue from each session.
What affects earnings?
- Reputation and recognition - acclaimed artists charge significantly higher hourly rates.
- Style and specialisation - realism, blackwork and colour designs are often valued the most.
- Studio location - rates are higher in large cities.
- Portfolio together with activity and reach on social media that build demand.
Regional differences and by experience
A beginner tattoo artist earns 4806-6000 PLN, an experienced one 6500-12000 PLN, and a renowned artist 13000-20000 PLN gross and more. Artists running their own business charge per session, so income depends on the number of bookings, the hourly rate and the studio commission.
Demand and outlook
Tattoos are increasingly socially accepted and demand for good artists is growing, especially with a unique style and a strong social media presence. To convert gross pay into net, use our salary calculator on liczbnik.pl.