{"id":4498,"date":"2020-12-30T07:38:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=4498"},"modified":"2024-01-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T00:00:00","slug":"how-much-do-tattoos-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/how-much-do-tattoos-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Tattoo Price Chart: How Much Do Tattoos Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether you want to get a tattoo on a whim or have been planning your full chest piece for the past decade, you\u2019ll need to have some serious dough set aside for the tattoo artist. Tattoos are not cheap, and you\u2019ll be expected to tip them at the end of the session as well.<\/p>\n
In this guide, we\u2019ll explain what impacts the cost of your tattoo, how to predict the cost, and how to tell if your tattoo artist is ripping you off. So, without further ado, let\u2019s look at how much tattoos cost, what factors affect the price, and what designs will cost you an extra buck.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve created a price chart that will give you the average price range <\/strong>of your tattoo, based on the size and placement. These two factors are arguably the most important, but the experience of the tattoo artist also matters a lot.<\/p>\n For more info on what can make a tattoo costly, read \u2018Factors That Impact Tattoo Prices\u2019 below or get in touch with the tattoo parlors you are shortlisting.<\/p>\n Obviously, a forearm tattoo that\u2019s a minimalist triangle symbol is going to be a lot quicker and cheaper than a detailed photorealistic portrait \u2013 that\u2019s why the price range and time can vary a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Tattoo Placement<\/strong><\/td>\n Size<\/strong><\/td>\n Average Time (Spread Over Multiple Sessions)<\/strong><\/td>\n Average Price Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full Body Tattoo<\/td>\n Everywhere!<\/td>\n 30+ hours<\/td>\n $100,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Arm Tattoo<\/td>\n Full Sleeve<\/td>\n 11 hours<\/td>\n $2,000 – $7,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Half Sleeve<\/td>\n 5 hours<\/td>\n $800 – $2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Upper Arm<\/td>\n 3-5 hours<\/td>\n $600 – $1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Forearm<\/td>\n 2-5 hours<\/td>\n $300 – $1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Back Tattoo<\/td>\n Full Back<\/td>\n 40-60 hours<\/td>\n $7,000 – $9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Half Back<\/td>\n 20-40 hours<\/td>\n $2,500 – $5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medium Size<\/td>\n 5 hours<\/td>\n $300 – $700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Size<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $100 – $450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chest Tattoo<\/td>\n Full Chest<\/td>\n 10-20 hours<\/td>\n $600 – $2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Half Chest<\/td>\n 8-12 hours<\/td>\n $450 – $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medium Size<\/td>\n 7-9 hours<\/td>\n $250 – $600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Size<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $100 – $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Shoulder Tattoo<\/td>\n Back of Shoulder<\/td>\n 7-9 hours<\/td>\n $1,000 – $1,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Shoulder Cap<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n $800 – $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hip Tattoo<\/td>\n Hip to Thigh<\/td>\n 7-9 hours<\/td>\n $500 – $2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Large Outer Hip<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n $800 – $2,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medium Size<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n $250 – $700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Inner Hipbone<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $100 – $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Face Tattoo<\/td>\n Full Face<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n $500 – $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Size<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $200 – $800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Miniscule Size<\/td>\n Up to 30 minutes<\/td>\n $40 – $80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bespoke (lip, eyeball, etc.)<\/td>\n Up to 1 hour<\/td>\n Unknown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hand Tattoo<\/td>\n Medium Size<\/td>\n 3-4 hours<\/td>\n $100 – $250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Finger Tattoo<\/td>\n Up to 1 hour<\/td>\n $50 – $100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Size<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $40 – $80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Foot Tattoo<\/td>\n Medium Foot Tattoo<\/td>\n 3-4 hours<\/td>\n $100 – $200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medium Ankle Size<\/td>\n 4-5 hours<\/td>\n $50 – $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Toe Size<\/td>\n Up to 1 hour<\/td>\n $40 – $100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rib Tattoo<\/td>\n Full Side Body<\/td>\n 6-7hours<\/td>\n $1,000 – $2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medium Size<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n $600 – $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Small Size<\/td>\n 2-3 hours<\/td>\n $250 – $500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Leg Tattoo<\/td>\n Thigh<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n $500 – $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lower Leg<\/td>\n 5-6 hours<\/td>\n $500 – $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Tattoo Prices Around the World!<\/h2>\n