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Fashion designer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Fashion Designer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.17
Average $27.17
Low $13.95
High $52.91

The average salary for a fashion designer is $27.17 per hour in the United States. 235 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 21, 2026).

Fashion Designer job openings in United States

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Fashion Jewelry Designer – Mid...
Essence Collection Inc
New York, NY
$40,000 - $85,000 a year
Full-time
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Fashion Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
San Mateo County Community Col...
 
$233,657per year
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ICA
 
$222,560per year
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Chaffey College
 
$168,480per year
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Access Staffing LLC
 
$156,667per year
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Harlem School of the Arts
 
$156,000per year
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The Goodkind Group
 
$140,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Fashion Designers near United States

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $36.85 per hour
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $30.61 per hour
  3. Irvine, CA
    $28.88 per hour
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $28.33 per hour
  5. Vernon, CA
    $28.07 per hour

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