Explore Photographer Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find photographer opportunities that match your creative expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior photography positions and related creative roles where visual storytelling, technical skill, and leadership are valued.

What Photographers Do

Photographers create images for editorial, commercial, corporate, product, fashion, and other purposes. Their work can include planning shoots, selecting lighting and equipment, directing subjects, capturing images, and editing files for delivery. In senior roles, photographers may also shape visual strategy, manage production budgets, lead teams, and collaborate with marketing, design, or communications departments.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a strong portfolio, expertise with cameras and lighting, image-editing proficiency, and the ability to deliver consistent work to a creative brief. Specialized experience—such as commercial, product, portrait, or editorial photography—can help distinguish candidates. Communication, organization, creative problem-solving, and project leadership are also valuable, particularly for senior positions.

Where Photographer Careers Can Lead

Photography professionals may advance into roles such as senior photographer, photography director, creative director, or visual content leader. Career paths vary by industry and employer, and high-paying opportunities may combine hands-on image-making with creative direction, team management, or broader brand and content responsibilities.

Find Your Next Photographer Role

Browse vetted photography and related creative jobs on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on professional positions offering salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$190K *

Optimize engineering services by leading DevOps and SRE teams, enhancing CI/CD processes, and ensuring data governance. Drive operational excellence and security while fostering a collaborative enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Join a team that's driven to enhance client health and satisfaction. As a key leader, manage Fortune 500 client relationships, champion product innovations, and influence strategic decisions to foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of the production process for Single Player game development, ensuring timely progress, resolving issues, and fostering communication across teams, including outsourced developers, whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architectural innovation and technical strategy across systems. Shape long-term solutions, drive frontend performance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance user expe...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$148K - $175K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $168K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing product strategy for B2B learning solutions, driving innovation and market impact while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality produ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing platform partnerships and campaign operations. Oversee execution from intake to delivery, ensuring quality and alignment with partner expectations while f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$183K - $193K *

Build and lead a high-performing Technical Account Management team to enhance the post-launch technical performance of a leading e-commerce platform, driving significant operational and strategic impr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $171K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $124K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Elevate the global equity landscape by leading and refining equity programs with full ownership, impacting multiple jurisdictions and driving compliance while supporting company growth. This role is i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Lead and enhance cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective incident response, threat detection, and client security assurance. Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge security strategy with tactic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive user research initiatives to uncover insights that enhance product design and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for user needs and drive impactful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$64K - $162K *

Drive innovative strategies to enhance visibility across Generative Engine Optimization and AI search platforms, supporting higher education clients and professional education products through data-dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by transforming briefs and data insights into high-performing ads. Collaborate with creative strategists to produce engaging content that resonates with the US market while staying ah...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovation and lead the transformation of complex systems into scalable, API-first solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you'll foster growth among engineers, ensuring qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of executive recruitment by leading strategic sourcing, engaging high-level candidates, and collaborating with a dedicated team to uncover top talent. This role offers growth opportun...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and analysis, managing budgets, and driving strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Ladders features vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more, which may include senior photographer roles and related creative positions involving photography, visual content, or creative leadership.

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    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value a polished portfolio, camera and lighting expertise, image-editing skills, relevant subject-matter experience, and the ability to meet creative briefs and deadlines.

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    Developing specialized expertise, building a strong portfolio, and gaining experience in creative direction, production management, or team leadership can support advancement. Compensation depends on the role, employer, industry, and location.

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