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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$140K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and managing a team to enhance Care Operations. Transform high-level strategies into scalable systems that improve care delivery and patie...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $229K *

Drive operational excellence as a senior leader, overseeing market performance, managing physician and payer partnerships, and executing strategic plans to achieve financial and clinical targets in a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Unlock new business opportunities by building lasting client relationships, driving revenue growth, and expanding accounts in a dynamic field sales environment. Thrive in a role focused on face-to-fac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$161K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $223K *

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California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $321K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $195K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $285K *

Drive strategic payer engagement for optimal access to healthcare products across the Southeast. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure favorable reimbursement and build relationships with...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IMP labeling processes, ensuring compliance with global regulations and quality standards while collaborating cross-functionally to support clinical trial timelines and enhance label...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $155K *

Lead and innovate in AP Test Publishing, overseeing print exam production and vendor collaboration to ensure equitable access and high-quality materials for students worldwide. Drive strategic plannin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate market presence by driving adoption of innovative cardiac imaging solutions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, achieve sales targets, and optimize business str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $222K *

Unlock potential by architecting and scaling cloud video services, designing high-performance APIs, and ensuring system resilience through end-to-end ownership and strategic collaboration with cross-f...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$198K - $368K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions through strategic leadership in IR research, driving innovation in search and knowledge systems while building and mentoring high-performing teams to deliver impactf...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

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Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by driving sales growth, engaging with healthcare stakeholders, and developing business relationships in a dynamic market. Leverage your expertise in the rapidly evolving PoCUS sec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $275K *

Optimize federal contractor strategy and compliance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and enhancing operational capabilities to successfully manage U.S. gover...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design rugged hardware for advanced robotics, collaborating with engineers to create production-ready CAD models and optimize mechanical packaging for high-density systems in ch...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower healthcare technology by enhancing clinical systems and integrations. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to optimize workflows, manage projects, and ensure system performance across...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving new business revenue and building strong customer relationships. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions and navigate complex sales pro...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Inspire revenue growth and client retention for community banks in the East. As a strategic leader, engage with C-suite executives to deliver impactful payment strategies and measurable outcomes, fost...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Join a dynamic team to drive innovative cancer screening solutions, engaging healthcare providers and enhancing patient outcomes. Leverage your sales expertise to promote groundbreaking technologies a...

Illinois, USRemote

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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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