Mid-Level
Fashion Buyer
Career Level
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Mid
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VP
Executive
Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
What it's like
What it's like to be a Fashion Buyer
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What people in this role value
AchievementModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ and where it can take you.
Earning potential across this track
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Fashion Buyers (SOC 13-1022.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsBusiness Operations track โ
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The Broader Landscape
Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.
$46Kโ$128K
Salary Range
10th โ 90th percentile
974K
U.S. Employment
How this category is changing
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ2034
Skills & Requirements
NegotiationCritical ThinkingPersuasionSpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Financial Resources
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
13-1022.00
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Explore Truest career toolsFederal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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