As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Apparel Product Developer in Washington, DC is $171,482, equivalent to $82 per hour, $3,298 weekly, or $14,290 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Apparel Product Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Apparel Product Developer in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $147,530 to $188,089. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($158,944) and 75th percentile ($180,175), while top earners (90th percentile) make $188,089 per year. This $21,231 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Prototyping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Apparel Product Developer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Apparel Product Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Apparel Product Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $147,530 Washington, DC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $158,944 Washington, DC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $171,482 Washington, DC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $180,175 Washington, DC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Apparel Product Developer Salary $188,089 Washington, DC August 01, 2026
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Fashion forecasting is a global career that focuses on upcoming trends. A fashion forecaster predicts the colors, fabrics, textures, materials, prints, graphics, beauty/grooming, accessories, footwear, street style, and other styles that will be presented on the runway and in the stores for the upcoming seasons. The concept applies to not one, but all levels of the fashion industry including haute couture, ready-to-wear, mass market, and street wear. Trend forecasting is an overall process that focuses on other industries such as automobiles, medicine, food and beverages, literature, and home ...

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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 Apparel Product Developer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Apparel Product Developer ranges from $158,944 to $180,175 with the average base salary of $171,482. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,942 to $203,325 with the average total cash compensation of $179,155.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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