# SALARIES **URL:** https://community.theschmatte.com/c/salaries/5.md [Latest](https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theschmatte.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the SALARIES category](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/about-the-salaries-category/12)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0
Use this section to discuss fashion industry salaries. --- ## [Raise negotiation](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/raise-negotiation/3888)
**Author:** [@Bursting](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Bursting)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 3:42am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/raise-negotiation/3888 "2025-06-27T03:42:50Z")
I’m interested in others’ experiences in my current situation. I’ve been with my company for 3 years and finally worked up the courage to ask for a raise. I had a hearty list of my recent and long term successes and was … --- ## [NYC fashion industry not innovative](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/nyc-fashion-industry-not-innovative/3947)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/nyc-fashion-industry-not-innovative/3947 "2025-06-26T13:57:00Z")
Is it just me, or has the NYC fashion industry become increasingly unsustainable for apparel and technical designers? So many roles have been and are mostly freelance, temp, or hourly—rarely offering stability or growth… --- ## [Apparel Design Salaries for 2024](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-design-salaries-for-2024/3862)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-design-salaries-for-2024/3862 "2025-01-18T21:59:11Z")
The preliminary salary data report for Apparel Designers - 2024 can be downloaded here: stylecareers-Apparel-Design-Salaries-2024.pub (fashioncareerfairs.com) We feel this data is MUCH more accurate than what you will … --- ## [Salary low history pay-Petition](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/salary-low-history-pay-petition/3882)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/salary-low-history-pay-petition/3882 "2024-09-26T23:39:24Z")
Question for everyone, it’s 2024 and consistently I see jobs in other industries pay better and offer better employee benefits like apple, google & meta. would it be beneficial to create a petition for how low the pay c… --- ## [Social Media Salary Report](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/social-media-salary-report/3766)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/social-media-salary-report/3766 "2023-12-18T22:40:14Z")
The StyleCareers Social Media Salary Report is ready for viewing… Having looked at the wide range of Social Media salaries on Indeed, Salary.com, and Payscale, we think these numbers are pretty solid for the fashion i… --- ## [DESIGN DIRECTOR Salary and bonus](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/design-director-salary-and-bonus/1521)
**Author:** [@BG18](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/BG18)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/design-director-salary-and-bonus/1521 "2023-09-11T03:37:42Z")
What are typical Design Director salaries and bonuses, thanks --- ## [Apparel Design Salary Report - 2023](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-design-salary-report-2023/3685)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-design-salary-report-2023/3685 "2023-09-07T20:34:20Z")
The StyleCareers.com Apparel Design Salary Report for 2023 is out. Access the report here: --- ## [This is why the industry sucks](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/this-is-why-the-industry-sucks/3563)
**Author:** [@oracleboy](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/oracleboy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/this-is-why-the-industry-sucks/3563 "2023-08-24T07:45:36Z")
$75-90K for a head designer/merchandiser??? I was making $75K as a designer back in the early 2000s!!! About 5 years ago, I interviewed at that same company (out of desperation) for a designer role. The president of … --- ## [Accessories Designers](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/accessories-designers/3669)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/accessories-designers/3669 "2023-08-09T19:43:32Z")
Here is the StyleCareers.com Accessories Designer Salary Report. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough data to break these down into types of fashion accessories BUT still good info… --- ## [Apparel Tech Design Salary Report - 2023](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-tech-design-salary-report-2023/3665)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-tech-design-salary-report-2023/3665 "2023-08-07T22:03:17Z")
The StyleCareers.com Apparel Technical Design Salary Report for 2023 is available to users of The Schmatte. Get access here: --- ## [Apparel Sales Salary Report - 2023](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-sales-salary-report-2023/3640)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-sales-salary-report-2023/3640 "2023-07-05T13:30:47Z")
While sites like Salary.com, Payscale.com and Indeed.com do a good job with general salaries, they do a poor job with fashion industry salaries. As such StyleCareers.com will be producing a series of salary reports that… --- ## [NY Pay Transparency Act](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ny-pay-transparency-act/3591)
**Author:** [@PDnD](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/PDnD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/ny-pay-transparency-act/3591 "2023-06-16T01:48:24Z")
Hi Everyone, I see so many posts completely ignoring the new Pay Transparency Act and then asking in interviews what your salary target is. By law, they are supposed to post the pay range even for freelance and temp. … --- ## [How much should a senior designer salary be in los angeles?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-much-should-a-senior-designer-salary-be-in-los-angeles/3610)
**Author:** [@selenster](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/selenster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-much-should-a-senior-designer-salary-be-in-los-angeles/3610 "2023-06-09T18:37:14Z")
i’m curious because i was so terribly underpaid at associate & designer levels in the past, so now that i’m now at senior level with a pay bump at a new company, i’m not sure what i should be reasonably paid. what about… --- ## [Technical Design Salaries](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/technical-design-salaries/3604)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 5:40am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/technical-design-salaries/3604 "2023-06-03T05:40:03Z")
We have a customer posting a Technical Design position for Juniors, Missy, Plus who must know knits and wovens and have 3-5 years of experience. The job is listing the salary range as $50k-$65k. I know that is super-lo… --- ## [NYC and CA Salary Transparency Law = Raises?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/nyc-and-ca-salary-transparency-law-raises/3548)
**Author:** [@MamaGuru](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/MamaGuru)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/nyc-and-ca-salary-transparency-law-raises/3548 "2023-05-04T19:11:56Z")
Have you received raises or ask for a raise after seeing what other Employers are offering? Have you ever negotiated working less hours IF a raise isn’t on the table? --- ## [How are salaries in 2023?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-are-salaries-in-2023/3494)
**Author:** [@eileen](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/eileen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-are-salaries-in-2023/3494 "2023-05-01T01:33:15Z")
Hello everyone! I wanted to start a topic on salaries for 2023. A lot has happened in the industry for the past three years and it feels like things are continuing to shift. What are you seeing and hearing in your job se… --- ## [DE&I Fashion Career Fair](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/de-i-fashion-career-fair/3502)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/de-i-fashion-career-fair/3502 "2023-02-24T19:57:44Z")
I see this event happening, but how is nyc fashion companies really doing in this area? I still feel it’s inequitable, starting with salary. --- ## [New law: Salaries required on job postings](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-law-salaries-required-on-job-postings/3268)
**Author:** [@Mofodie](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Mofodie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-law-salaries-required-on-job-postings/3268 "2023-02-04T18:57:50Z")
Have you guys heard about the new law that will require job postings in the city to put salary ranges for minimum and maximum pay??? If it isn’t vetoed on the 16th it will go into law and start in April!! What are you… --- ## [Inflation Increase](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/inflation-increase/3373)
**Author:** [@threedogstrenchcoat](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/threedogstrenchcoat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:28am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/inflation-increase/3373 "2023-01-12T02:28:23Z")
For those of you who got an inflation increase, how much did you get? I got a 4%, which was way less than I thought I was going to get. It’s definitely not enough to cover inflation as it is right now!! We got a more th… --- ## [Salary food chain](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/salary-food-chain/3473)
**Author:** [@Fashion-Photographer](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Fashion-Photographer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/salary-food-chain/3473 "2022-12-07T02:06:28Z")
As a fashion photographer I am about last on the brand production food chain, my photography often goes directly to the screens Two things happen with new clients, some startup brands don’t make it to me at all and go b… --- ## [Handbag Designer Salaries (Assistant, Associate, Designer, and Senior Designer Levels)](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/handbag-designer-salaries-assistant-associate-designer-and-senior-designer-levels/3454)
**Author:** [@FashionAve247](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/FashionAve247)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/handbag-designer-salaries-assistant-associate-designer-and-senior-designer-levels/3454 "2022-09-07T12:56:31Z")
Let’s Discuss Handbag Designer Salaries in NYC… --- ## [Freelance designer rates?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/freelance-designer-rates/3415)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Belle](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Princess_Belle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/freelance-designer-rates/3415 "2022-08-14T14:33:49Z")
Hey, I was asked to do some design work for an indie brand. I wanted to see how much you all would charge to create 10 looks? I don’t have all the info (of course I’m going to ask for more info), but I figure I should c… --- ## [Promotion Conundrum](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/promotion-conundrum/3375)
**Author:** [@BeKind](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/BeKind)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/promotion-conundrum/3375 "2022-08-03T00:41:47Z")
Hello Everyone! I am currently an assistant who has been an assistant for 3 1/2 years now at the same company. About 6 months ago myself, boss, DEI and CEO sat down to discuss my career trajectory and what has kept me st… --- ## [Technical designer 3d](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/technical-designer-3d/3040)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 3:31am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/technical-designer-3d/3040 "2022-05-24T03:31:36Z")
What are the salary ranges of entry, mid & senior of a 3d designer using CLO or browser? --- ## [3D Designer/Artist](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-designer-artist/3029)
**Author:** [@CommesTheFdown](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/CommesTheFdown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-designer-artist/3029 "2022-05-05T20:01:57Z")
This is an emerging job title/category. I think it would be helpful to hear what folks are seeing out there as salaries for these jobs. --- ## [Associate Designer](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/associate-designer/1413)
**Author:** [@BeKind](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/BeKind)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/associate-designer/1413 "2022-04-29T02:25:50Z")
Hi, Wondering what the ballpark salary is for an associate accessories designer? I am currently an assistant who operates as an associate, and have been assisting for almost three years barely scratching 41000 annually … --- ## [Apparel product developer](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-product-developer/2941)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/apparel-product-developer/2941 "2022-04-07T17:19:18Z")
What are the entry, mid and sr salary ranges for apparel developers? --- ## [Tech Design Salaries](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/tech-design-salaries/14)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/tech-design-salaries/14 "2022-03-24T03:45:25Z")
Use this area to discuss Technical Designer salaries. --- ## [Copywriter Salary](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/copywriter-salary/377)
**Author:** [@Helloitisme](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Helloitisme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 10:11am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/copywriter-salary/377 "2022-03-03T10:11:17Z")
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