Fashion Designer Salary in the US

$66,300
per year
per month
$5,530
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,250/year
Commission
$0/year
Bonus
$270/month
Commission
$0/month

Fashion Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Fashion Designer is $66,300 per year ($5,530 per month), which is $12,810 (+24%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Fashion Designer can expect an average starting salary of $41,750. The highest salaries can exceed $110,270.
$41,750
Low
$66,300
Average salary
$110,270
High
$3,480
Low
$5,530
Average salary
$9,190
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$65,600
$131,120
Salary$41,750 - 110,270
Bonus$0 - 11,650
Commission$3,780 - 9,200
Total Pay$45,530 - 131,120
$0
$5,470
$10,930
Salary$3,480 - 9,190
Bonus$0 - 970
Commission$320 - 770
Total Pay$3,800 - 10,930

Fashion Designer Salary Range

Low
$41,750
Average salary
$66,300
Senior
$85,430
High
$110,270
Low
$3,480
Average salary
$5,530
Senior
$7,120
High
$9,190
Among Fashion Designers in the U.S., Entry Level Fashion Designers and Junior Fashion Designers have the lowest salaries, while Senior Fashion Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

Fashion Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Fashion Designer$84K/year
+26% 
Junior Fashion Designer$46K/year
 -30%
Entry Level Fashion Designer$42K/year
 -36%

Fashion Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Fashion Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $42,800 per year. A mid level Fashion Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $56,430, while a Senior Fashion Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $83,350. Fashion Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $89,460 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Fashion Designer

Late Career▲ +35%
Senior▲ +26%
Average Salary$66,300/year
Mid Level▼ -15%
Entry Level▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
87%
Male
13%

Fashion Designer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Fashion Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Fashion Designer

How much does a Fashion Designer make in the US?
A Fashion Designer in the US earns an average of $66,300 gross per year, which is about $5,530 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Fashion Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Fashion Designer in the US?
The starting salary of a Fashion Designer in the US is around $41,750 gross per year. Entry Level Fashion Designers and Junior Fashion Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Fashion Designer in the US?
The highest salary of a Fashion Designer in the US can reach and exceed $110,270 gross per year. Senior Fashion Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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