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Specialties that raise your pay

• Film and TV

  Union day rates, long days, continuity work. Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have the most sets.

• Special effects and prosthetics

  Wounds, creatures, aging. Extra training, niche, well paid when it is busy.

• Bridal

  Reliable summer income. Early mornings and travel.

• Permanent makeup

  Brows, liner and lips by tattoo. Separate training and public health rules, higher prices.

• Brand artist or educator

  A salary from a cosmetics company.