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Apparel Designers - Wages & Trends
A few well-known fashion designers in top companies earn much more than the median wage. Designers who have their own lines of clothing can earn bonuses and shares in the company.
Besides these few highly-paid fashion designers, wages vary by employer and area of the country. Wages also vary based on a designer's experience and success.
Benefits also vary by employer. Full-time fashion designers often receive benefits such as paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Part-time designers rarely receive benefits.
Fashion designers (SOC 27-1022)
| Location | Pay Period | | ||
| 25% | Median | 75% | ||
| Illinois | Hourly | $24.67 | $31.05 | $47.68 |
| Yearly | $51,314 | $64,587 | $99,163 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $24.67 | $31.56 | $47.70 |
| Yearly | $51,314 | $65,629 | $99,201 | |
| United States | Hourly | $24.34 | $37.24 | $48.71 |
| Yearly | $50,630 | $77,450 | $101,320 | |
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.
