Wages vary widely by area of the country. Wages also vary depending on the employer and the level of experience of the worker.
Full-time tailors often receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Part-time tailors usually do not receive benefits. However, some retailers offer discounts on purchases for their employees.
Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers (SOC 51-6052)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $15.39 | $18.91 | $22.57 |
| Yearly | $32,010 | $39,336 | $46,949 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.44 | $22.25 | $31.39 |
| Yearly | $38,358 | $46,278 | $65,306 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $15.39 | $15.39 | $15.91 |
| Yearly | $32,010 | $32,010 | $33,093 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.10 | $19.64 | $23.94 |
| Yearly | $33,480 | $40,860 | $49,780 | |