Average Clothing, fashion and accessories designers Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
A clothing, fashion and accessories designers working in the London could expect a median salary of £43,602 in 2025 — 18.7% above the national figure of £36,731. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £43,602 stretches to roughly £37,459 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so clothing, fashion and accessories designerss sit 35.0% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £43,602 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,459 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers salary across UK regions
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Clothing, fashion and accessories designers salary guide →Find Clothing, fashion and jobs in City of London
Explore roles paying around £43,602/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average clothing, fashion and accessories designers salary in City of London?
The median clothing, fashion and accessories designers salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £43,602 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does clothing, fashion and accessories designers pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers in the London earn 18.7% above the national median of £36,731. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is clothing, fashion and accessories designers a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Clothing, fashion and accessories designers in the London earn £43,602, which is 35.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for clothing, fashion and accessories designerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.