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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$124K - $163K *

Champion the evolution of our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across digital tax products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and maintain high stan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative healthcare technology products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, guide development, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance hea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative healthcare technology products. Collaborate across functions to define priorities, guide development, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance value for healt...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $125K *

Empower healthcare innovation by managing product roadmaps and driving development of cutting-edge technology solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product value and meet customer needs...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and empower home care agencies by managing product capabilities in revenue cycle and personal care, driving success through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Engage in the design thinking process to create innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions for mobile, tablet, and web products, ensurin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Help us elevate creative campaigns from cultural insights to dynamic executions, leading a team that crafts social-first narratives across diverse platforms and mediums while fostering a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to shape the future of medical imaging. Drive product strategy and enhance user experiences by collaborating with healthcare professionals to simplify workflows and improve...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Empower the future of remote camp operations by managing housekeeping and front desk teams. Drive profitability through effective planning, training, and compliance while ensuring a safe and efficient...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Develop and oversee housekeeping and front desk operations, ensuring profitability and compliance. Lead team training, inspections, and administrative duties while implementing operational changes to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Lead the management of housekeeping and front desk operations, ensuring profitability and compliance. Drive operational improvements, train staff, and maintain high safety standards while overseeing s...

Mississauga, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $100K *

Lead the charge in shaping the visual identity of a major brand across print and digital platforms. Manage a creative team, drive design direction, and deliver compelling visuals that resonate with di...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care as a Physical Therapist Director, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative technology by leading the development of sophisticated full-stack applications, integrating web and AI systems, while mentoring talent and setting technical standards for superior...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the technical landscape by owning full-stack development, defining standards, and leading cross-functional efforts to build scalable, high-performance applications utilizing modern frameworks an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $100K *

Drive engaging video and social content creation for digital platforms, producing both longform and shortform materials. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand presence and optimize performance acros...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $115K *

Join a dedicated team to design, build, and enhance AI-driven backend systems, focusing on integrating modern AI capabilities into scalable applications while collaborating with product and design tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of content creation for AI innovations. You'll transform founder insights into impactful narratives while driving SEO strategy, scaling creator programs, and enha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Play a key role in advancing developer advocacy by building impactful tools and content that guide engineers in utilizing cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Combine technical expertise and communication...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $96K *

Drive innovative video production as a creative lead, overseeing impactful content creation, live broadcasts, and technical strategies to enhance County communications and connect with the community o...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower our storytelling by designing impactful presentations that showcase our agency’s capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually compelling and unique materials that r...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading media planning initiatives, optimizing campaigns, and driving impactful advertising strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure effective budget m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Champion the future of imaging services by leading Radiology, Ultrasound, and Central Scheduling departments. Drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality care while fostering coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative creative projects, integrating AI to transform client challenges into impactful social media campaigns while fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining high agency stan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career as a senior creative leader, shaping brand identity and customer experiences. Lead a dynamic in-house team to deliver innovative campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring brand...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.