Fashion Designer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A fashion designer earns a median of $80,960 a year ($38.92 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $91,230. About 21,450 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $80,960
- Gross pay
- $3,113.85
- Federal income tax
- −$345.43
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$193.06
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$45.15
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,530.21
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $80,960
- Federal
- $8,981
- FICA
- $6,193
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $65,785
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Similar jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designer: $83,910
- Editor: $77,920
- Writer and Author: $76,910
- Film and Video Editor: $75,420
- Set and Exhibit Designer: $75,240
- Camera Operator: $74,990
- Public Relations Specialist: $74,750
- Music Director and Composer: $73,710
BLS occupation: Fashion Designers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 27-1022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fashion designer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.92; the average is $43.86.
What is the salary range for a fashion designer?
The bottom 10% earn under $39,490 and the top 10% earn over $146,870 a year.
How much is $80,960 after taxes?
About $65,785 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $61,449 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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