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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$160K - $180K *

Join us in a senior role overseeing advertising performance and delivery across a leading podcast portfolio. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize workflows, and enhance revenue strategies wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Explore diverse design challenges across product, marketing, and print. Collaborate with teams to create user-friendly interfaces, engaging campaigns, and impactful visuals. Ideal for adaptable design...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive the future of production excellence by leading a dynamic team, managing complex budgets, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance operational growth and creative output across multiple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $350K *

Join our design team to create innovative industrial designs for hardware. Collaborate with engineers to transform concepts into production-ready products, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your creative vision by leading artistic direction from concept to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and maintain a cohesive artistic vision, ensuring quality and innovation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$207K - $300K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of Android backup solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences for millions of subscribers i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact motion graphics and video content across diverse campaigns while collaborating with a passionate creative team dedicated to innovation and brand excellence in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a versatile Videographer, capturing compelling stories and high-quality content across various platforms. Collaborate closely with creative teams to elevate brand storytelling a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in art direction for pharma campaigns, ensuring creative excellence while mentoring and inspiring design teams. Drive integrated strategies through compelling visual storytelling that...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $175K *

Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $175K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative digital marketing solutions as a Solution Architect, guiding cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and drive strategic success through techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $230K *

Advance user experience by conducting innovative research and prototyping. Collaborate across teams to define AI-driven solutions, ensuring products meet user needs through comprehensive studies and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $95K *

Design engaging visual narratives and impactful marketing assets, collaborating with diverse teams to elevate architectural ideas and brand presence through innovative graphic and motion design soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by building strong relationships with top global brands. Drive the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to contract execution, while collaborating with internal te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $220K *

Drive creative excellence by leading brand storytelling and integrated campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand equity while mentoring talent and ensuring strategic alignmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading CAD production for multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with engineers and designers to create high-quality digital deliverables while ensuring compliance with indust...

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

$145K - $232K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic imaging services team, overseeing operations across multiple sites to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while driving performance and strategic grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional dining experiences by managing a high-volume restaurant team, ensuring service excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment that thrives on quality a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$306K - $360K *

Lead the charge in transforming user experiences by driving design excellence across platforms. Mentor a high-performing design team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and advocate for users...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$237K - $398K *

Innovate the user experience as a Principal Product Designer, leading cross-functional design initiatives and shaping product strategy. Drive impactful solutions through collaboration, customer engage...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $320K *

Pioneer the future of unmanned vehicle production by optimizing and scaling manufacturing operations. Lead a high-performing team to ensure product quality, meet aggressive timelines, and collaborate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate production excellence by leading complex client programs, ensuring strategic delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency across multi-million-dollar initiatives and diverse marke...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client experiences by leading production strategy and execution across multi-million-dollar programs. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure client satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading creative projects, driving innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional design. Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality multimedia outp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.