It's definitely no secret that when it comes to inking their skin, celebrities like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus only go to the crème de la crème of the tattoo industry. Names like Kat Von D, Bang Bang, and Mark Mahoney have become famous because of their talents but also because of their famous clientele.
Today, we're taking a look at just who the richest celebrity tattoo artists are. If you ever wondered how much it costs to get a tattoo like a celeb — keep on scrolling to find out!
Updated August 24th, 2021: A previous version of this article stated that Bang Bang charges $400/hour. He reached out to us to let us know that he rarely charges per hour anymore, but he currently estimates larger projects at roughly 10k/day, with his currently net worth being over $5 million. Worth every penny, if you ask us!
9 Nikko Hurtado — Net Worth $250,000
Kicking the list off is tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado. Nikko specializes in colored portraiture and so far some of his celebrity clients include Cheryl Cole, Amber Rose, Eva Marcille, and Tess Holliday. There is absolutely no doubt that Nikko Hurtado is a very talented tattoo artist and according to Alux, he charges $150 per hour. Currently, Nikko is estimated to have a net worth of $250,000.
8 Scott Campbell — Net Worth $1 Million
Let's move on to Scott Campbell, who has done tattoos on stars like Lily Cole, Heath Ledger, Robert Downey Jr., Orlando Bloom, Courtney Love, Helena Christensen, and Marc Jacobs. According to Success Story, Scott charges $2000 per hour and $200 for every extra hour. Currently, the celebrity tattoo artist is estimated to have an impressive net worth of $1million.
7 Dr. Woo — Net Worth $1.5 Million
Dr. Woo — who has tattoed celebs like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Hailey Bieber, Ellie Goulding, Blake Griffin, Sarah Hyland, Drake, and Zoe Kravitz — is next on the list.
According to The Guardian, the tattoo artist charges anywhere from $200 to thousands for a tattoo. Currently, Dr. Woo is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million.
6 Jonathan Shaw — Net Worth $1-3 Million
Next on the list is celebrity tattoo artist Jonathan Shaw who has worked with numerous famous clients. Musician Iggy Pop described Jonathan as "the great nightmare anti-hero of the New Age," and over the years the tattoo artist has done tattoos for stars like Johnny Depp, The Cure, The Velvet Underground, The Ramones, Marilyn Manson, Jim Jarmusch, Joe Coleman, Kate Moss, Orlando Bloom, and Tupac Shakur. Currently, Jonathan Shaw is estimated to have a net worth somewhere between $1 million and $3 million.
5 Bob Tyrrell — Net Worth $3 Million
Another popular tattoo artist amongst the rich and famous is Bob Tyrrell. Over the years Bob has become famous for tattooing musician Kid Rock’s back. According to The Talko, the tattoo artist charges $155 per hour. The tattoo artist is also known for participating in shows like LA Ink and London Ink. Currently, Bob Tyrrell is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million.
4 Bang Bang — Net Worth $5 Million +
Next on the list is tattoo artist Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy. Some of his famous include Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Ruby Rose, and Rihanna, whom he tattooed multiple times. Here's what the artist said about his experience with the Barbadian singer:
"These days Rihanna can take the needle like a champ, but back then she was horrible. I was already nervous with a reporter standing there, but Rihanna was moving, talking, she's getting ticklish...Her tattoo came out perfect, so it wasn't impossible, but she sure didn't make it easy."
According to Streetwise, Bang Bang charges $400 per hour and he is currently estimated to have a net worth somewhere between $1 million and $5 million.
3 Mark Mahoney — Net Worth $6 Million
Opening up the top three richest celebrity tattoo artists is Mark Mahoney. Over the years, the tattoo artist has worked on celebs like Lana Del Rey, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Adele, Rihanna, Jared Leto, David Beckham, Tupac Shakur, and The Notorious B.I.G. According to CNBC, Mark charges anywhere between $500 and $1,000 for a session. Currently, the tattoo artist is estimated to have a net worth of $6 million.
2 Paul Booth — Net Worth $7 Million
The runner-up on today's list is celebrity tattoo artist Paul Booth. Over the years Paul has tattooed the members of rock bands such as Slipknot, Mudvayne, Slayer, Pantera, Soulfly, and Sepultura. According to Sucess Story, the tattoo artist — who is particularly popular within the rock industry — charges $300 per hour. Currently, Paul Booth is estimated to have a net worth of $7 million which puts him at spot number two on today's list.
1 Kat Von D — Net Worth $20 Million
And finally, wrapping the list up at spot number one is the only lady on today's list — Kat Von D. Some of Kat Von D's famous clients include Beyonce, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Margaret Cho, Kerry King, and Eve. According to MoneyInc, Kat Von D charges $200 per hour — and according to Celebrity Net Worth, she is currently estimated to have a net worth of $20 million — a big chunk of which comes from her makeup line.
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