Fashion Designer I Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Fashion Designer I Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Fashion Designer I make in Chicago, IL? The average Fashion Designer I salary in Chicago, IL is $62,763 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $57,839 and $68,464. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Description for Fashion Designer I

Fashion Designer I assists in establishing the apparel design strategy for an organization. Determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Being a Fashion Designer I keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. Produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Additionally, Fashion Designer I reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Fashion Designer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Fashion Designer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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VASO CORP
Vaso Corporation operates in the healthcare equipment and information technology industries in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: IT, Professional Sales Service, and Equipment. The IT segment primarily focuses on healthcare IT and managed network technology services. Thi... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2021
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Fashion Designer I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fashion Designer I in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fashion Designer I ranges from $57,839 to $68,464 with the average base salary of $62,763. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,348 to $72,274 with the average total cash compensation of $65,251.
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