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Fashion Designers: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 27-1022. 433 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $72,500, middle half $56,014–$90,000.
Applications (LCAs)433
Median offered salary$72,500
Middle half of salaries$56,014–$90,000
10th–90th percentile$52,978–$125,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 156 | $57,750 |
| Level II (qualified) | 112 | $82,340 |
| Level III (experienced) | 33 | $115,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 40 | $130,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
Job titles
- Fashion Designer108
- Designer47
- Associate Designer16
- Senior Designer14
- Design Director12
- Technical Designer11
- Assistant Designer9
- Associate Fashion Designer8
- Jewelry Designer6
- Product Developer5
- Fashion Technical Designer5
- Textile Designer5
- Director of Design4
- Jr. Fashion Designer4
- Associate Technical Designer3
- Fashion Designers3
- Footwear Designer3
- Design Assistant3
- Product Development Specialist3
- Vice President of Design3
- Apparel Product Developer3
- Design Consultant3
- Fashion Jewelry Designer2
- Design & Production Assistant2
- Pattern Maker Assistant2
- Apparel Designer2
- Product Development & Materials2
- Fashion Design Specialist2
- Production Manager2
- Design Development Assistant2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 118 | $73,000 |
| FY2024 | 126 | $67,852 |
| FY2025 | 107 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 82 | $80,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).