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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$85K - $110K *

Join us to create compelling visual communications that translate complex financial concepts into engaging designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity and deliver high-q...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in creating compelling visual communications that translate complex financial concepts into engaging designs for B2B audiences, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ele...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive Grindr's advertising strategy and product roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of innovative ad solutions that balance revenue growth with user trust. Lead a skilled team to elevate the user e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Transform ad strategies and lead a talented team, driving innovative product development and growth while ensuring user satisfaction and trust through effective ad integrations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by shaping innovative advertising strategies, leading product development, and enhancing user experiences in a dynamic environment. Drive revenue growth while maintaining user trus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative visual storytelling as a Senior Graphic Designer, leading high-impact projects across digital and print. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate brand identity and delive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Innovate as a Staff Software Engineer, building flagship features and scalable backends. Collaborate with UX and engineers to rapidly prototype and launch solutions while ensuring reliability and perf...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of subscriber retention by analyzing customer behavior, optimizing experiences, and driving loyalty strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and maximize lifetime va...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $165K *

Elevate the touring experience by overseeing operations, strategic planning, and logistics for multiple tours. Collaborate with diverse departments to ensure seamless execution and drive the success o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing and optimizing paid marketing campaigns, managing HubSpot, and enhancing website performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive qualified leads and revenue...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Analyze diverse research projects to provide actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing AI tools and your curiosity to tackle complex questions and deliver clear, c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

As a Creative Producer (Video Producer) at Air Apps, you will lead the end-to-end production of video content that enhances brand storytelling and engages users across digital platforms. This role req...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead strategic consulting projects, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients. Cultivate relationships, synthesize insights, and present findings to senior management, drivi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $99K *

Develop innovative solutions to neuroimaging challenges in neurodegenerative research. Collaborate on data analysis, machine learning, and visualization to advance understanding of brain decline and m...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production processes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, develop future leaders...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $295K *

Lead the charge in driving creative excellence across diverse design projects, mentoring a talented team while ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery in a structured production environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to create impactful video content for leading companies. Collaborate on diverse projects in advanced manufacturing and biopharma, enhancing talent acquisition and training through...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $96K *

Empower the firm’s narrative by crafting compelling stories that elevate our voice across various platforms. Lead content strategies and PR support, translating complex design ideas into engaging cont...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multiple B2B accounts, driving strategy and execution while mentoring junior staff. Be the trusted advisor clients rely on, ensuring exceptional results and contributin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage with clients to foster strategic relationships, drive growth, and ensure satisfaction. Lead account management efforts, oversee P&L performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $250K *

Transform the user experience within a dynamic startup by leading the end-to-end development of self-serve product improvements, driving meaningful growth from inception through execution and collabor...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $250K *

Unlock potential by owning the entire self-serve product experience, driving impactful improvements with high velocity, and shaping the revenue growth channel from day one. Collaborate with a founding...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to define and drive product strategy, manage a feature-rich roadmap, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and meet business needs in a dynamic environ...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to edit and enhance video content for diverse platforms, ensuring high-quality storytelling and innovative formats. Collaborate with producers and journalists to deliver engaging m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Elevate performance video creation by transforming strong ideas into compelling ads that engage serious entrepreneurs, driving qualified demand and enrollment calls through creative storytelling and s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.

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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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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.