Average fashion model salary
$167,104
$80.34 hourly rate
Entry-level fashion model salary
$53,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
How much does a fashion model make?
The average fashion model salary in the United States is $167,104. Fashion model salaries typically range between $53,000 and $525,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fashion models is $80.34 per hour. Fashion model salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fashion models earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Fashion Model salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a fashion model typically falls between $54,925 and $167,104.
Average fashion model salary by state
The average fashion model salary in North Dakota, Minnesota, and West Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average fashion model salary states are Oklahoma, Arizona, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for fashion models
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $157,446 | $75.70 |
| 2 | Vermont | $140,383 | $67.49 |
| 3 | Michigan | $144,988 | $69.71 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $165,254 | $79.45 |
| 5 | Ohio | $142,389 | $68.46 |
| 6 | Maine | $144,617 | $69.53 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $152,822 | $73.47 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $134,731 | $64.77 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $150,669 | $72.44 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $147,774 | $71.05 |
| 11 | Washington | $143,710 | $69.09 |
| 12 | Texas | $132,622 | $63.76 |
| 13 | Colorado | $138,144 | $66.42 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $139,964 | $67.29 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $137,676 | $66.19 |
| 16 | Maryland | $139,982 | $67.30 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $136,039 | $65.40 |
| 18 | Illinois | $136,063 | $65.41 |
| 19 | Oregon | $132,928 | $63.91 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $133,776 | $64.32 |
| 21 | Indiana | $135,397 | $65.09 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $150,991 | $72.59 |
| 23 | New York | $134,823 | $64.82 |
| 24 | Alaska | $142,739 | $68.62 |
| 25 | Idaho | $134,630 | $64.73 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $126,704 | $60.92 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $132,325 | $63.62 |
| 28 | Iowa | $131,592 | $63.27 |
| 29 | Utah | $117,955 | $56.71 |
| 30 | Missouri | $120,727 | $58.04 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $128,535 | $61.80 |
| 32 | Nevada | $117,420 | $56.45 |
| 33 | Georgia | $124,183 | $59.70 |
| 34 | Delaware | $132,288 | $63.60 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $120,751 | $58.05 |
| 36 | Kansas | $122,143 | $58.72 |
| 37 | California | $118,166 | $56.81 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $112,531 | $54.10 |
| 39 | Florida | $121,562 | $58.44 |
| 40 | Arizona | $102,391 | $49.23 |
| 41 | Virginia | $121,600 | $58.46 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $113,732 | $54.68 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $112,690 | $54.18 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $110,202 | $52.98 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $90,211 | $43.37 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $111,997 | $53.84 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $74,260 | $35.70 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $96,927 | $46.60 |
| 49 | Montana | $110,266 | $53.01 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $107,856 | $51.85 |
| 51 | Alabama | $84,640 | $40.69 |
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Highest paying cities for fashion models
The highest-paying cities for fashion models are Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $205,063 | $98.59 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $181,522 | $87.27 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $167,264 | $80.42 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $157,166 | $75.56 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $152,805 | $73.46 |
| 6 | Tampa, FL | $143,890 | $69.18 |
| 7 | Kearney, NE | $141,979 | $68.26 |
| 8 | San Francisco, CA | $131,908 | $63.42 |
| 9 | Murray, UT | $130,426 | $62.70 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $124,731 | $59.97 |
Fashion Model salary details
A fashion model's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $525,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fashion model's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 90th Percentile | $525,000 | $43,750 | $252 |
| 75th Percentile | $305,000 | $25,417 | $147 |
| Average | $167,104 | $13,925 | $80 |
| 25th Percentile | $91,000 | $7,583 | $44 |
| 10th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
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Which companies pay fashion models the most?
Fashion model salaries at NYC & Company and Click Model Management - New York are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fashion model salary at companies like Marilyn's Agency and Wilhelmina International are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYC & Company | $315,285 | $151.58 |
| 2 | Click Model Management - New York | $303,202 | $145.77 |
| 3 | Marilyn's Agency | $289,512 | $139.19 |
| 4 | Wilhelmina International | $265,860 | $127.82 |
| 5 | Stewart Talent | $265,229 | $127.51 |
| 6 | Levi Strauss & Co. | $253,360 | $121.81 |
| 7 | RED Model Management - RED NYC | $252,439 | $121.36 |
| 8 | Model Club | $226,677 | $108.98 |
| 9 | Muse | $216,157 | $103.92 |
| 10 | LA Models | $214,446 | $103.10 |
| 11 | Front | $210,792 | $101.34 |
| 12 | Dna | $206,490 | $99.27 |
| 13 | Alliance Co | $203,853 | $98.01 |
| 14 | Ryan Artists | $198,337 | $95.35 |
| 15 | Cameron Welding Supply | $173,395 | $83.36 |
| 16 | One Models | $162,839 | $78.29 |
| 17 | Photogenic | $161,656 | $77.72 |
| 18 | L'Oréal | $161,301 | $77.55 |
| 19 | DECO | $160,231 | $77.03 |
| 20 | Georgiou Studio | $159,868 | $76.86 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Fashion Model salary by industry
The average fashion model salary varies across industries:
- The average fashion model salary in the professional industry is $169,340, the highest of any industry.
- The average fashion model salary in the finance industry is $153,967.
- Fashion models in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $96,687, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for fashion models
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 1 | Professional | $169,340 | $81.41 |
| 2 | Media | $153,967 | $74.02 |
| 3 | Retail | $140,798 | $67.69 |
| 4 | Construction | $135,086 | $64.95 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $96,687 | $46.48 |
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Fashion Model salary trends
The average fashion model salary has risen by $69,334 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fashion model earned $97,770 annually, but today, they earn $167,104 a year. That works out to a 46% change in pay for fashion models over the last decade.
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Average fashion model salary over time
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Fashion Model salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
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| 2024 | $167,000 | $80.34 | +11.2% |
| 2023 | $148,000 | $71.38 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | $124,000 | $59.84 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $120,000 | $57.65 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $115,000 | $55.06 | -25.9% |
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Recently added fashion model salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inktel Holdings | W2 Luxury Fashion WAH #MGI | Miramar, FL | 07/02/2023 | $32,349 |
| Estee Lauder | Mac-Keyholder--Fashion Square | Scottsdale, AZ | 05/12/2023 | $28,905 |
| The Estee Lauder Companies | Mac-Keyholder--Fashion Valley | San Diego, CA | 04/04/2023 | $34,018 |
| Estee Lauder | Mac-Keyholder--Fashion Square | Scottsdale, AZ | 03/28/2023 | $32,536 |
| Estee Lauder | Mac-Keyholder--The Fashion Mall at Keystone | Indianapolis, IN | 03/21/2023 | $29,427 |
| The Estee Lauder Companies | Keyholder-Aveda-Fashion Valley | San Diego, CA | 02/24/2023 | $32,536 |
| Wahool | Tiktok Fashion Live Streamer | Eaton, OH | 07/08/2022 | $41,740 |
| Wahool | Tiktok Fashion Live Streamer | Eaton, OH | 07/08/2022 | $41,740 |
| The Society Model Management Inc. | Fashion Model | New York, NY | 08/27/2021 | $208,700 |
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