Fashion Designers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Fashion Designers is $70K/year, across 467 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Fashion Designers petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 229 | 49.4% | $55K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 130 | 28.0% | $80K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 47 | 10.1% | $100K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 58 | 12.5% | $126K | 4× |
Across 464 certified Fashion Designers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Fashion Designers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Gap, Inc. | 16 | $130K |
| Tapestry, Inc. | 11 | $56K |
| Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc. | 10 | $43K |
| Envogue International LLC | 9 | $125K |
| J. Crew Group, LLC | 9 | $66K |
| Gap, Inc. | 8 | $136K |
| Centric Brands Holding LLC | 7 | $63K |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation | 7 | $100K |
Ranked by certified Fashion Designers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Fashion Designers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 257 | $70K |
| California | 134 | $72K |
| New Jersey | 17 | $70K |
| Georgia | 11 | $43K |
| Ohio | 10 | $86K |
| Florida | 9 | $60K |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $75K |
| Oregon | 6 | $85K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Fashion Designers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 227 | $73K |
Metros with the highest Fashion Designers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 27-1022.00, Fashion Designers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.