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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a cohesive AI-driven revenue engine, harmonizing Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success through strategic direction, data modeling, and robust use of HubSpot for execution...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the evolution of our design system, transforming it into a dynamic foundation for AI-powered workflows. Collaborate across design and engineering to create seamless, high-q...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $228K *

Transform the Ad Tech landscape by leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and execution of complex technology portfolios, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Shape the success of enterprise health systems by leading full implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage project lifecycles, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth transitions to customer s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $318K *

Accelerate progress at our AI-driven platform by leading a high-performing engineering team. Oversee technical direction, manage people, and ensure quality to deliver impactful agent experiences acros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive the adoption and growth of our innovative cardiac imaging agent through strategic sales and customer education. Collaborate with healthcare partners to exceed sales forecasts and enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $330K *

Lead a dynamic team to shape technology portfolio management, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence across product and engineering initiatives while fostering collaboration and accounta...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $168K *

Transform service delivery by leading vendor management strategies and driving scalable operations. Own the governance model while prioritizing program outcomes through strategic decision-making and c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data center operations by managing critical facility systems for AI infrastructure. Ensure readiness, maintenance, and monitoring standards to support high-density environments while scaling...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead creative strategy and direction, collaborating with teams to develop impactful brand campaigns. Drive insights from research, enhance client relationships, and contribute to new business initiati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$139K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $132K *

Join us in transforming our vendor and scaled operations strategy, driving optimized delivery while managing complex relationships and programs. Lead with excellence in oversight, governance, and inno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $282K *

Join us in enhancing physician relationships and engagement through strategic leadership, managing a dynamic team, and executing impactful career events that foster lifelong partnerships with healthca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $269K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise-wide digital product strategy, governance, and investment alignment in this pivotal leadership role. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making proc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $106K *

Optimize legal operations by providing expert advice on contracts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your transactional law experience to streamline processes and support the...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining product management through AI innovation. Lead strategy and execution for AI agents and growth initiatives, driving customer value and engagement while building a high-pe...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth strategies within HHS, leveraging market insights and technology to identify opportunities and enhance mission impact. Engage directly with stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $320K *

Drive new business growth within U.S. Department of War by leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of digital forensics solutions. Engage with military and investigative organizations to identify opportu...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on client success, managing relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Drive satisfaction and retention while collaborating across departments to en...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $232K *

Drive AI-assisted workflows to transform design into production code, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Thumbprint’s design system and tooling. Contribute to a greenfield project th...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $233K *

Engineer AI-assisted workflows that streamline design-to-code processes, enhancing collaboration across teams. Drive innovation in a greenfield project, creating a cohesive pipeline between design, pr...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$236K - $296K *

Champion technical excellence by leading full-stack teams in revolutionizing credit card solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive scalable, high-performing initiatives while mentoring enginee...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $214K *

Transform the digital landscape for Medical Affairs by owning product vision, prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with experts to deliver insights and enhance engagement throug...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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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