Lollapalooza headliners typically get paid around $1 million to $2 million for their performances at the festival. For other artists who are not top headliners, the payment ranges from about $70,000 to $125,000, depending on their popularity. Lesser-known bands might receive between $10,000 and $25,000. This scale aligns with pay rates at other major music festivals. Payments can vary with factors such as the artist's fame and the festival's scale but top-liner compensation tends to fall in the $1-2 million range for Lollapalooza.