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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$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...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing the vision for a high-impact Paid Search practice, driving strategy, performance, and team development across traditional and AI search platforms while collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by driving innovative product design for a global audience. Collaborate across teams to create impactful user experiences, mentor designers, and influence product strategy while na...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate user experiences by transforming broad concepts into impactful designs for over 2 billion users. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, mentor designers, and enhance visual syste...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $110K *

Join our dynamic team to lead and enhance catering operations across multiple units, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while managing a dedicated team and fostering client relatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $161K *

Join a team that's shaping the visual identity of in-house video content. Contribute your expertise in videography to create impactful social-first videos, leading shoots, and collaborating with creat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $161K *

Lead the creation of dynamic video content to shape our visual identity. Collaborate with creative teams and external crews, ensuring high standards and a social-first approach that resonates across v...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Elevate digital innovation as a leader in strategy, growth, and client relationships. Shape comprehensive campaigns across channels, leveraging enterprise technology insights to drive measurable busin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping and scaling transformative digital strategies while driving business growth, overseeing high-profile campaigns, and elevating client relationships within the tech industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $120K *

Transform ideas into compelling visuals while designing dynamic marketing assets across digital and print channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain a consistent brand pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the creative execution of visual assets across diverse channels, ensuring brand integrity while guiding designers and producing high-quality deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally to transl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Advance progress at a fast-growing tech company, driving innovative solutions in online vehicle sales. Join a dynamic team solving complex challenges with AI and compliance at the forefront of transfo...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Discover and curate cultural events while crafting engaging content for a global audience. Collaborate with artists and institutions to enhance our Culture Calendar, leveraging AI tools to streamline...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $165K *

Champion innovative creator marketing strategies, driving impactful partnerships and integrated campaigns. Lead a dynamic team, manage client relationships, and shape the future of brand engagement in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining creative direction in performance advertising. Lead video and visual design efforts, shape brand identity, and drive measurable results across multiple channels while men...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Shape compelling digital experiences by leading end-to-end design projects. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate creative visions into impactful design solutions that resonate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Advance exceptional digital design projects by leading art direction, collaborating with diverse teams, and translating creative insights into compelling visual narratives that elevate user experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Inspire innovation by leading digital design projects, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver premier user experiences. Drive creativity from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the creative vision for digital projects, delivering innovative designs while mentoring designers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful user experiences and ensure alignme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading creator partnerships and PR strategies to drive customer acquisition. Build scalable relationships, optimize performance, and own measurement while managing a small team fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.