Pricing Information

I price my work on a sliding scale at an hourly rate of $80-$130 per hour for tattoos lasting 1-2.5 hours, and $80-$110 for tattoos lasting 3+ hours (in one session). My appointment minimum is $120-$180. Tipping is not expected with my pricing structure. Most of my flash designs can be completed in 2-3 hours, while larger scale or more complex work varies a lot based on design, placement, and size and can take 3-5 hours or more to complete.

Deposits are required and will count toward your total tattoo cost. For custom tattoos, some or all of the deposit will be applied as a drawing fee.

Please see the (non-exhaustive) guide below to help you decide where to pay on the scale. I encourage you to pay what feels right to you. I trust that my clients will respect the intention behind my pricing structure and make an informed decision using the guidance provided. I will not ask you to justify where you choose to pay on the scale.

Consider paying more on the scale if you:

  • Can regularly afford your basic needs

  • Have stable employment that pays a comfortable wage

  • Have savings, investment accounts, and/or inheritance

  • Have access to family money and resources in case of emergency

  • Travel recreationally or are traveling from out of town to get your tattoo

  • Have a relatively high degree of earning power due to education and work history, and/or privileges related to race, gender, cognitive and physical ability, etc.

  • Are not currently exercising your earning power by choice (i.e. not working or working part-time, by choice)

Consider paying less on the scale if you:

  • Sometimes or often struggle to meet your basic needs (food, housing, healthcare, transportation)

  • Experience violence, discrimination, systemic oppression, and/or been denied work due to racism, transphobia, homophobia, legal status, criminal history, sexism, ableism, xenophobia, or fatphobia

  • Are an unpaid community organizer

  • Support children or other dependents

  • Are eligible for/rely on public assistance such as SNAP


I referenced sliding scale guides by Emily Rose, Olyvia, Dayze to help compile the information on this page.