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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$241K - $268K *

Shape the future of product expression by leading a creative team to define and elevate visual storytelling, design language, and motion across a global product ecosystem, ensuring exceptional craft a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$241K - $268K *

Lead the creative vision for product expression, inspiring a multidisciplinary team to elevate design through illustration, motion, and storytelling while building scalable systems across a global pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$241K - $268K *

Elevate product expression by leading a creative team to define and implement a compelling visual language across digital platforms, ensuring exceptional craft and scalable systems that resonate globa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $190K *

Transform the creative production landscape by leading a dynamic team, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality deliverables for a major technology client. Drive innovation and efficiency while m...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $208K *

Reimagine user experiences by leading design for core product features, ensuring seamless integration and customer delight. Collaborate across teams to enhance engagement and trust, shaping the future...

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

$60K - $140K *

Shape the creative vision and execution of innovative design projects, driving excellence from concept to delivery. Lead, mentor, and inspire junior designers while collaborating closely with strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovative brand campaigns that transform strategic insights into impactful, culture-shifting actions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create memorable experiences that resonate beyond tradit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer experience by overseeing implementations, driving product adoption, and managing strategic relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by designing algorithms for self-improvement, testing reasoning strategies, and building dynamic execution environments. Collaborate on high-performance workflows and maintain scalabl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $180K *

Innovate integrated marketing and communications strategies to engage alumni and donors, driving philanthropic support through compelling content and collaboration across teams, while leading a dynami...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Inspire a high-performing clinic culture by leading and mentoring a team of Physical Therapists. Drive patient outcomes and operational excellence while fostering community relationships and supportin...

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead and inspire a team of Physical Therapists while enhancing patient care and clinic operations. Drive clinical excellence and foster a collaborative environment to achieve growth and high standards...

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

$79K - $118K *

Pioneer patient care excellence by delivering comprehensive assessments and treatments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance service quality and ensure optimal patient outcomes in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform digital experiences by leading a dynamic design team, shaping user-centered products that impact millions. Collaborate across functions to create innovative solutions that elevate design cra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies to enhance proposals and presentations, collaborating with senior management to drive success in the San Diego and Los Angeles regions while managing multiple...

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

$85K - $105K *

Empower patients through tailored, evidence-based therapy while collaborating in a dynamic team. Drive positive outcomes and foster lasting relationships in a supportive environment focused on continu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, focusing on patient care while enjoying competitive pay, mentorship, and a supportive environment. Collaborate with skilled clinicians to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Advance patient care by developing tailored therapy plans and delivering high-quality treatment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance patient outcomes and foster professional growth in a support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $95K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver personalized, evidence-based therapy. Build strong patient relationships while advancing your skills in a supportive environment focused on quality outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans while delivering high-quality therapy. Collaborate with a supportive team and build lasting connections with patients, all while advancing your skills...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Optimize patient outcomes by developing tailored therapy plans, collaborating with a dedicated team, and advancing your practice through mentorship and ongoing education, all while achieving personal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional outpatient orthopedic care while advancing your career with mentorship, patient-focused solutions, and opportunities for ownership and professional growt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Unlock your potential in outpatient orthopedic therapy while focusing on patient care and career growth. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and provides competitive compensation along w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $196K *

Transform digital experiences by leading brand design initiatives that resonate with users and elevate business outcomes. Collaborate across teams, maintain brand standards, and directly shape the Che...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of creative technology by leading dynamic campaigns and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality creative experiences for top br...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.

  • Do photographer jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?question toggle

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