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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$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $107K *

Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruiting operations for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve fill rates, and build sustain...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Drive product strategy and execution to create impactful AI-native solutions. Lead a multi-product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and customer value while fostering collaboration acro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $232K *

Unlock potential by driving social media strategy and engagement across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to create compelling content, analyze performance, and enhance brand presence while ad...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful events by overseeing registration operations and leveraging technology. Collaborate with teams to enhance attendee experiences and ensure seamless execution of...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by building innovative member journey systems from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and launch CRM workflows, automations, and campaigns that enhance engagemen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Optimize customer onboarding by managing end-to-end implementations, translating solution designs into actionable configurations, and ensuring seamless project execution while fostering strong client...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Engage with clients to drive retention and growth strategies, fostering deep relationships and collaboration across teams. Leverage market insights to enhance product offerings and ensure client succe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $155K *

Innovate AP's assessment design and systems strategy, driving infrastructure and resources for effective course evaluations that enhance student learning and align with digital transformation goals...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$131K - $198K *

Design and implement oncology nurse navigation standards across multiple regions, ensuring seamless patient care coordination and performance improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient exp...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $223K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies by leading pre-sale initiatives that align client goals with creative concepts in a fast-paced telecommunications environment for a top-tier content creator...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$73K - $130K *

Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $289K *

Drive innovative product design by shaping user experiences across complex engineering data. Collaborate closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy, customer insights...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive HR operations, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams while driving strategic initiatives and providing hands-on...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $172K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving customer success by managing strategic accounts, enhancing retention, and leading a dedicated team. Shape best practices and leverage automation to optimize account manageme...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving growth through innovative product marketing strategies. You'll shape messaging, lead go-to-market initiatives, and enhance market positioning, ensuring our solutions resonat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive demand and pipeline growth for SaaS solutions in the laundry sector. Lead marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, and optimize strategies to boost revenue and retention while collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $315K *

Shape the future of visual design for an enterprise design system, leading the evolution of its visual language and guiding teams to create consistent, high-quality experiences across products and maj...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $220K *

Drive new business growth for a precision health platform by managing the end-to-end sales cycle, engaging with key stakeholders, and fostering client relationships in small and medium life sciences o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the search for engineering leaders by guiding full-cycle recruitment, defining role expectations, engaging passive candidates, and advising stakeholders to make strategic hiring decisions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $209K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and advising management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a positive workplace culture and e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $355K *

Shape the U.S. marketing strategy for key Neurology brands, driving business performance and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient engagement and optimize brand presenc...

Deerfield, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of a compelling brand narrative and content strategy, empowering Sales and Marketing teams with impactful assets. Manage a team and external partners to consistently deliver high...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of photographer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    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.

  • What qualifications do employers typically look for in photographers?question toggle

    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.

  • How can photographers move into higher-paying roles?question toggle

    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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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.