Clothing, fashion and accessories designers Salary in United Kingdom

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Median

£35,977

Mean

£38,375

Pay by period

Weekly

£671

Mean £706

Hourly

£17.50

Mean £19.62

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Sector pay context

Average weekly earnings in the Manufacturing sector are £814/week. Earnings grew +3.5% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.

Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026

Employment patterns

  • 69% of Clothing, fashion work full-time
  • 61% are self-employed
  • 94% of employees have permanent contracts

Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£35,977
Income tax
£4,681
National Insurance
£1,873
=Take-home pay
£29,423

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

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