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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$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at a dynamic organization by enhancing client experiences through innovative solutions. Lead operations, tackle escalations, and build systems that ensure seamless care journeys while d...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Drive capital improvement projects across a national student housing portfolio, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Lead project teams, manage scopes, and deliver high-impact r...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Champion client success by managing relationships with family law firms. Drive strategic conversations, align business goals, and leverage insights to enhance growth and performance across your portfo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform the communications landscape by building a dynamic team that drives brand relevance through strategic earned media, influencer relations, and corporate communications, ensuring a consumer-fi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of product management by leading AI-driven initiatives, collaborating across teams, and shaping strategies that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Drive client success and retention by leading a team of managers to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction while leveraging data-driven insights and proactive strategies for account management im...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $200K *

Empower growth by serving as a vital HR Business Partner, collaborating with leaders across technical domains to scale high-performing teams while driving people strategies aligned with business goals...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $137K *

Collaborate with regional leaders to oversee comprehensive financial operations, ensuring revenue integrity, budget forecasting, and compliance across multiple hospitality properties to drive profitab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining customer engagement by owning and optimizing the complete lifecycle marketing strategy. Lead cross-functional collaborations to enhance retention and turn insights into i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise data into valuable insights while leading AI-powered product strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, innovative, and measurable data capabilities that...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $180K *

Transform the sales landscape by leading strategic initiatives that enhance performance management, forecasting, and accountability across the commercial organization, driving profitable growth and ac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of scalable software platforms, leveraging AI tools and modern methodologies to enhance performance and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful solutions that...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Serve as the primary contact for clients, driving engagement and service quality while fostering relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging expertise to enhance organizational growth and clien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform workplace health by leading multiple occupational health clinics. Drive operational excellence, foster client relationships, and enhance team performance while ensuring exceptional patient c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead demand generation efforts, shaping strategy and execution to drive pipeline growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize marketing efforts and measure success against revenue goals in a dyn...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise category strategy for Food & Beverage, balancing cost and quality. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes, supplier relationships, and operational performance wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$254K - $297K *

Elevate customer experiences by diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges. Contribute directly to product engineering initiatives while collaborating with strategic customers and internal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the performance and quality of the Court Filing team, ensuring accuracy across multiple California jurisdictions. Lead team development, manage workflows, and enhance operational processes to me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Champion innovation by leading the engineering org, guiding tech strategy, and enhancing collaboration that leverages AI to boost efficiency and quality in software development...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data systems for AI/ML applications, enhancing Navy IT operations. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable data processing and support mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving high-quality growth experiences for users. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing and activation surfaces, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize small...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

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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.