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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$80K - $95K *

Advance customer experiences by designing intuitive digital solutions that engage users and drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, accessible designs that r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with a dynamic sales team to drive the adoption of cutting-edge cancer screening technologies. Engage healthcare providers, develop strategic partnerships, and promote life-saving solution...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing educational operations for Medical Imaging programs, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery through blended and online modalities while leading a dedicated tea...

Reno, NVRemote

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $330K *

Transform cloud services architecture and lead innovative design initiatives. As a Principal Engineer, you'll drive technical direction, optimize data models, and mentor teams to enhance software deli...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Drive the migration and sustainment of web applications on Azure, providing expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure implementation, and ongoing support for enterprise systems, while collaborat...

Radford, VARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading innovative ad experiences. Drive product strategy through data-driven decisions while managing a cross-functional squad focused on quality and user trust i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning customer value plans and ensuring adoption, ROI, and product usage for B2B SaaS accounts. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, drive enablement sessions, and colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding and risk management for behavioral health services, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while driving user satisfaction and engagement through strategic coll...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of AI-driven financial advice by designing intuitive, impactful products. Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to create solutions that enhance user experience and drive results...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by building relationships and exceeding sales quotas through effective prospecting and discovery calls. Join a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in driving business excellence initiatives across Global Patient Safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project management, governance, and operational effectivenes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming the legal industry by driving AI adoption. As a key player, you'll manage inbound leads, schedule demos, and close deals, helping legal teams gain a competitive edge. Y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $137K *

Lead the charge in crafting customer-centric marketing strategies that drive product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns and insights, ensur...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $263K *

Help us drive our Global Vulnerability Management forward by leading complex workstreams, enhancing threat exposure techniques, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust security solutions and r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $320K *

Champion AI innovation by defining product strategy, conducting research, and enabling cross-portfolio collaboration to enhance observability and customer value in engineering workflows...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based administrative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features, identify defects, and maintain comprehens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $127K *

Innovate with us to enhance data protection strategies, ensuring robust security and compliance across diverse platforms. Collaborate on complex projects, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvement...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K *

Transform the candidate experience by coordinating interviews and managing communications. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to streamline processes, ensuring efficiency and excellence i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic Talent Acquisition team, driving strategies that attract top talent while partnering with executives to meet growth goals in a fast-paced, high-growth environment...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Build a high-impact Talent Acquisition strategy to drive growth and recruit talent across our organization. Lead and mentor a dynamic team while partnering with executives to enhance hiring standards...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $160K *

Empower brands to enhance digital experiences by leveraging Adobe Analytics and AEP. In this strategic role, you'll collaborate with clients to translate business goals into actionable insights, drivi...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $120K *

Transform creative visions into stunning designs across digital and print platforms. Collaborate closely with teams to elevate brand aesthetics while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth by managing a full-cycle sales process, from discovery to signature, while leveraging AI tools to enhance outreach and pipeline management...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $238K *

Unlock your potential as a senior B2B marketing leader, driving strategy and demand generation. Collaborate across teams to enhance market positioning and build a high-performing marketing function th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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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