Understand Your Pay Before You Accept a Booking
This guide explains how OnSiteGlam Houston artist compensation works, what information you receive before accepting a wedding, how tips are handled, when payments are processed, and what may affect travel, parking, or early-start compensation.
Please review this information carefully before moving forward in the artist screening or onboarding process.
Houston Artist Pay Snapshot
Key compensation details at a glance.
55% Artist Pay Structure
OnSiteGlam Houston artists receive 55% of the approved service revenue assigned to them. OnSiteGlam retains 45% for business operations, booking coordination, marketing, scheduling, payment processing, client communication, contracts, and artist management.
| Assigned Service Revenue | Artist Earns 55% | OnSiteGlam 45% |
|---|---|---|
| $150 | $82.50 | $67.50 |
| $200 | $137.50 | $112.50 |
| $275 | $192.50 | $157.50 |
| $500 | $400.00 | $225.00 |
| $750 | $412.50 | $337.50 |
| $1,000 | $400.00 | $475.00 |
| $1,500 | $825.00 | $675.00 |
| $2,000 | $1,100.00 | $900.00 |
$750 in Assigned Services
If you personally perform approved services totaling $750:
$412.50That is your 55% artist share before tips.
If clients leave you $100 in tips, your total would be $512.50.
Your Pay Is Based on the Services You Perform
The artist share is calculated from the approved service revenue assigned to you, not automatically from the entire wedding contract if multiple artists are working the event.
Larger bridal parties can create higher earning opportunities when more services are assigned to you.
Weekly Pay + 100% of Tips
100% of Tips
Tips belong to the artist. Tips are separate from the 55% / 45% service split.
Weekly Friday Pay
Approved OnSiteGlam artist payments are processed weekly on Fridays after booking and payment requirements are satisfied.
Complete Onboarding First
Artists should complete all required onboarding and payment information before accepting assignments so payment is not delayed.
What You See Before Accepting an Assignment
Artists should receive enough information to decide whether an opportunity fits their availability, travel limits, skill set, and service timing.
Event Date
The wedding or event date is provided before commitment.
Location
Houston-area hotel, venue, home, bridal suite, or other approved location.
Start + Ready Time
You receive the expected start time and required ready-by time when available.
Service Count
The number and type of services assigned to you are explained before acceptance.
Compensation
Expected artist compensation is communicated based on the assigned services.
Travel + Parking
Relevant travel, parking, toll, or venue access details are explained when applicable.
Parking & Venue Fees
When a booking requires paid hotel, venue, or garage parking, the assignment instructions will explain how parking is handled.
Artists should keep receipts when reimbursement is required. Do not assume valet or premium parking is automatically reimbursed unless it is approved as part of the assignment.
Houston Travel Areas
Assignments may take place in Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, League City, Conroe, and nearby wedding markets.
When additional travel compensation applies, it should be communicated before the artist accepts the assignment.
Early-Morning Bridal Assignments
Wedding beauty often begins early. Some assignments may require starts before 6:00 AM. If an approved early-start payment applies, it will be included in the assignment details before you accept the booking.
Before 6 AM
Some bridal mornings require very early arrival based on ceremony, photos, travel, and service count.
Know Before Accepting
You should review the scheduled start time before committing to the assignment.
Extra Compensation
When applicable, approved early-start compensation is explained with the assignment.
Wedding Timeline Expectations
Artists should only accept service counts they can realistically complete within the required wedding timeline.
Makeup Timing
Bridal-party makeup may be scheduled around approximately 45 minutes per client depending on the requested look and artist.
Hair Timing
Bridal-party hair may be scheduled around approximately 45 minutes per client depending on style complexity and hair type.
Bridal Services
Bridal services may require additional time depending on the hair or makeup look, extensions, skin prep, veil placement, and timeline.
$1,200 in Assigned Services
55% artist share:
$660If you also receive $150 in tips, your total artist earnings would be $810.
Houston Hotel Wedding
What OnSiteGlam Handles vs. What Artists Handle
OnSiteGlam Handles
Client inquiries, marketing, booking coordination, scheduling communication, service agreements, payment collection, artist matching, and business-side communication.
Artists Handle
Arriving on time, bringing a complete professional kit, maintaining sanitation standards, performing the accepted services, following the confirmed timeline, and providing professional client service.
What Can Increase Your Chances of Being Offered Work?
Strong Bridal Portfolio
Recent bridal-quality work and a professional Instagram or portfolio make artist matching easier.
Weekend Availability
Most weddings take place on weekends and may include early-morning starts.
Reliable Transportation
Houston assignments can require travel to hotels, venues, homes, and bridal suites.
Professional Kit
Artists need a clean, complete, wedding-ready kit and sanitation supplies.
Efficient Timing
Artists who can stay on timeline are easier to place on larger bridal parties.
Hair + Makeup Skills
Hybrid artists may be especially useful when a wedding requires flexibility across hair and makeup services.
No Guaranteed Number of Weddings
Joining the OnSiteGlam artist network does not guarantee a specific number of assignments, hours, clients, or income. Opportunities depend on client demand, market needs, artist availability, location, reliability, service match, portfolio fit, and completion of any required screening or onboarding steps.
Ready to Continue?
By continuing, you confirm that you have reviewed the Houston artist pay structure and understand how assignments, tips, travel, parking, and booking opportunities are handled.
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