As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Fashion Designer II in the United States is $72,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,732 to $80,629, with most professionals earning between $55,506 and $87,787.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $80,629 | $6,719 | $1,551 | $39 |
| Average | $72,767 | $6,064 | $1,399 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $63,732 | $5,311 | $1,226 | $31 |
An entry-level Fashion Designer II with less than 1 year of experience earns about $69,800. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $70,070. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $73,354. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $76,639, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $76,874.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Fashion Designer II | $69,800 |
| Intermediate Level Fashion Designer II | $70,070 |
| Senior Level Fashion Designer II | $73,354 |
| Specialist Level Fashion Designer II | $76,639 |
| Expert Level Fashion Designer II | $76,874 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Fashion Designer II compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $72,749 in 2023 to approximately $73,177 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Fashion Designer II salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $72,767 | 72.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,567 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,256 | 2.3% | ||
| Disability | $728 | 0.7% | ||
| Healthcare | $5,819 | 5.8% | ||
| Pension | $3,857 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $8,956 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $99,948 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Fashion Designer II is $72,767. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Fashion Designer II is $35; the average weekly pay of Fashion Designer II is $1,399; the average monthly pay of Fashion Designer II is $6,064.
A Fashion Designer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Fashion Designer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Fashion Designer II is $91,781.
The highest pay for Fashion Designer II is $87,787.
The lowest pay for Fashion Designer II is $55,506.
Responsible for executing the fashion design strategy for an organization. Creates and manages multiple fashion design projects from conceptualization to finished product and ensures projects are aligned with the brand's identity. Presents design concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders. Effectively communicates design details to the product development and production teams. Determines final style, material, and color based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development, and manufacturing teams. Ensures fashion designs meet high-quality standards and adhere to approved guidelines. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in apparel/fashion design or related field. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Products and Services: Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
Product Development: Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
Professional Development: Professional development refers to continuing education and career training after a person has entered the workforce in order to help them develop new skills, stay up-to-date on current trends, and advance their career.
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