Salary guide · Fashion & Textiles
Fashion & Textiles: what the jobs pay
12 jobs, lowest paid first. Yearly ranges seen in real UK adverts in 2026, and the hourly rate on a 40 hour week.
| Job | A year | An hour, 40 hour week | Tickets or qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery machine operator | £24,800 to £27,000 | about £11.92 to £12.98 | None to start |
| Fabric cutter | £24,800 to £27,000 | about £11.92 to £12.98 | None to start |
| Fashion stylist | £24,800 to £32,000 | about £11.92 to £15.38 | None generally |
| Screen printer | £24,800 to £28,000 | about £11.92 to £13.46 | None to start |
| Shoe repairer | £24,800 to £28,000 | about £11.92 to £13.46 | None to start, trained on the job |
| Tailor | £24,800 to £32,000 | about £11.92 to £15.38 | None generally |
| Weaver | £24,800 to £28,000 | about £11.92 to £13.46 | None to start |
| Fashion designer | £25,000 to £40,000 | about £12.02 to £19.23 | A portfolio |
| Textile designer | £25,000 to £35,000 | about £12.02 to £16.83 | None generally, a textiles degree is common |
| Assistant merchandiser | £26,000 to £32,000 | about £12.50 to £15.38 | None generally, strong Excel skills |
| Knitting machine technician | £26,000 to £34,000 | about £12.50 to £16.35 | None generally, trained on the job |
| Fashion buyer | £35,000 to £55,000 | about £16.83 to £26.44 | None generally, a degree is common |
Advertised ranges, not a survey of take home pay, and the same job pays differently by region. The National Living Wage for anybody 21 and over is £12.71 an hour. Wrong for your area? Tell us.
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