▲1%
C$39,883
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$27k
MEDIAN
CA$40k
90%
CA$51k
The average salary for an Assistant Fashion Designer is C$39,883 in 2025
Base Salary
C$27k - C$51k
Bonus
C$600 - C$5k
Total Pay
C$28k - C$50k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Assistant Fashion Designers?
▲7%
What Do Assistant Fashion Designers Do?
Assistant Fashion Designer Tasks
- Draw clothing products, design sketches and patterns with graphic software.
- Work with factory to produce, assess the quality of, and fit samples.
- Create specifications for products and fabrics, including dimensions and sketches.
- Prepare for and attend buy meetings and fittings, and assist with physical tasks and time management.
- Identify and research current clothing, fabric, color and market trends.
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Common Health Benefits for a Assistant Fashion Designer
Medical
60%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
None
33%
Gender Breakdown for Assistant Fashion Designers
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 13 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Assistant Fashion Designers
What is the highest pay for Assistant Fashion Designers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Assistant Fashion Designer is CA$51k / year
What is the lowest pay for Assistant Fashion Designers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Assistant Fashion Designer is CA$27k / year
How can Assistant Fashion Designers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Assistant Fashion Designer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Assistant Fashion Designer that oversees more junior Assistant Fashion Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.