Fashion model | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.

  • Pose for artists and photographers.  
  • Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.  
  • Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.  
  • Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.  
  • Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.  
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Fashion models typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.

As a Fashion model you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    37,585 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Fashion model

    Big gender gap
    • 41,279 GBP
    • 31,048 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Fashion model
    Average salary for full-time Fashion model

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    • 11,320 GBP
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    Salary over time for Fashion model

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 35,611 GBP
    • 33,492 GBP
    • 33,900 GBP
    • 34,433 GBP
    • 37,224 GBP
    • 36,978 GBP
    • 37,585 GBP
    • 40,162 GBP
    • 39,673 GBP
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    Future outlook for Fashion models

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    71 000+ jobs available
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    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Fashion model - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Fashion model and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 88% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 7% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 5% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

    You'll usually start your career by going to a model agency in person or sending photographs and details of your measurements to them.

    You'll need a good appearance and the right 'look' for the area of modelling you want to go into.

    You should usually be well-proportioned for fashion modelling, with regular features and healthy skin, teeth and hair. For other types of modelling you would need to fit in with the look that modelling agencies want.

    You don't need to do a modelling course or have an expensive portfolio of pictures. The British Fashion Model Agents Association has advice on what to expect from reputable agencies and how to avoid rogue ones.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Fashion model

    Fashion Design

    Things to highlight for your Fashion model interview

    Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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