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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$164K - $246K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a global research strategy for patient care solutions, driving innovation and evidence generation across diverse healthcare domains while collaborating with c...

Waukesha, WIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise clients by delivering strategic insights and solutions that enhance hiring processes. Drive growth through relationship management and data analysis, ensuring clients achieve measur...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $105K *

Develop and implement strategies to manage financial and compliance risks in a dynamic payments environment. Analyze transaction patterns to identify risks and collaborate with teams to enhance fraud...

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative ophthalmology software across Canada. Collaborate with distributors, attend trade shows, and leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Transform customer success and support by leading a dynamic team to enhance retention and expansion strategies. Collaborate with executives to build infrastructure and drive growth for 2,100+ accounts...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $125K *

Manage implementation processes, leading multiple customer launches, and drive improvements in project efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, h...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and scale our Assets & Issuance systems. Drive technical strategy, foster a culture of ownership, and ensure reliability while collaborating with cross-func...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by guiding clients to email success through expert analysis and actionable insights on deliverability data. Collaborate across teams to enhance client experiences while managing diver...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Engage in new business acquisition by identifying, qualifying, and closing sales opportunities. Build strong client relationships and deliver tailored presentations while achieving sales quotas in a d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $195K *

Elevate revenue growth by building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Drive new business development through consultative sales, leveraging industry insights and collaboration with...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $339K *

Transform programmatic advertising by defining and scaling innovative products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser experiences while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock new opportunities by driving sales in mid-market accounts. Manage the full sales cycle, engage multiple stakeholders, and creatively source your own leads while showcasing how AI video can tran...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Support financial business partnering and reporting, providing insights and analysis to leadership. Collaborate with teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to drive strategic decision...

Lehi, UTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$400K - $445K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital health by driving growth, expanding market access, and architecting commercial strategies that integrate innovative technologies for long-term success...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing administrative functions, recruiting, and onboarding for a growing inpatient practice. Collaborate with leadership to enhance staffing models and ensure compl...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading daily workflows, managing teams, and spearheading impactful projects. Drive improvement and efficiency in healthcare delivery while fostering collaboration acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Transform the AI landscape by architecting and building the Vector Store GenAI Platform, enhancing document intelligence and retrieval for clinical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in evolving our marketing technology landscape and AI applications using a mature data platform. Drive automation across teams while ensuring code quality and data governance in this s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate marketing efficiency by designing and implementing AI-driven applications on a robust data platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and security while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $125K *

Champion client success by leading a remote service team, driving process improvements, and managing complex data solutions. Collaborate across diverse teams to ensure timely deliverables and enhance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $211K *

Join us in transforming quality operations by leading a robust PACE quality program, ensuring compliance and care excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance participant outcomes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategy and execution of third-party data integrations, enhancing Bridg's identity resolution across the marketing ecosystem. Collaborate with partners and internal teams to deliver impactf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.

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