How much does a runway model make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,039 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,423
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $57,010 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,790 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,290 |
| 4. United States | $48,470 |
| 5. Luxembourg estimate | $44,840 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $310 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Promotions demonstrator$39,320
- Door to door seller$41,380
- Call centre agent$35,450
- Gas station salesperson$35,670
- Food service worker$31,380
- Rental sales worker$41,800
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Arizona | $109,900 |
| New York | $107,300 |
| New Jersey | $60,520 |
| California | $57,400 |
| Illinois | $53,280 |
| Maryland | $47,170 |
| Texas | $46,840 |
| Florida | $45,900 |
| Virginia | $45,720 |
| Rhode Island | $45,060 |
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| Oregon | $42,880 |
| Ohio | $42,550 |
| Nebraska | $41,600 |
| New Hampshire | $39,890 |
| Missouri | $34,610 |
| Georgia | $15,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a runway model make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,039 a month, $48,470 a year.
How much does a runway model make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $34,190 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $131,500.
Which country pays a runway model the most?
United States, with a median of $48,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a runway model the most?
Arizona, with a median of $109,900 a year.
Does a runway model make more in the United States or in Canada?
In the United States: $48,470 a year against $42,110 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a runway model or a promotions demonstrator?
A runway model: $48,470 a year against $39,320 for a promotions demonstrator, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate