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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Discover a rewarding career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, where you'll develop evidence-based care plans, collaborate with a supportive team, and enjoy a clear growth path within a thrivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

4 weeks ago

  •   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...

4 weeks ago

  •   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...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Elevate patient care by developing individualized, evidence-based therapy plans. Collaborate with a supportive team in a positive environment while enjoying professional growth opportunities and mento...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $95K *

Transform patient care by delivering exceptional orthopedic therapy. Engage in evidence-based practices while collaborating with a supportive team focused on growth. Enjoy mentorship, impactful connec...

1 month ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Innovate the creative landscape by leading art and design development across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand standards and ensure strategic alignment while fostering growth i...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead and elevate creative projects by directing art/design efforts, mentoring teams, and ensuring brand consistency across channels, while adhering to FDA regulations and marketing principles for impa...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Champion patient care by providing personalized physical therapy solutions that empower individuals on their journey to recovery. Collaborate with a supportive team, combining growth-oriented mentorsh...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Drive exceptional patient care by evaluating and treating diverse populations, while fostering clinical growth and collaboration within a supportive environment. Contribute to community outreach and u...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $119K *

Champion cutting-edge research by providing expertise in X-ray characterization methods and supporting collaborative experimental design in a premier nano imaging facility serving diverse scientific d...

4 weeks ago

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

$166K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining finance through innovative web solutions. In this role, you'll helm web development, delivering impactful products while collaborating with design and product teams to so...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower growth by building strategic relationships with key Aerospace and Defense leaders. Drive value-based partnerships and execute co-developed plans while navigating complex compliance and qualifi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $215K *

Drive strategic growth by building value-driven relationships with market leaders. Leverage your expertise in Aerospace and Defense to execute co-developed plans and navigate complex sales processes...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $215K *

Drive strategic growth by building value-driven relationships with market leaders. Leverage your expertise in Aerospace and Defense to execute co-developed plans and navigate complex sales processes...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $247K *

Empower our brand by leading creative strategy and execution across all touchpoints. Collaborate closely with teams to elevate identity, campaigns, and consumer experiences while driving business grow...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by leading client relationships and projects in the fashion & beauty industry. This role combines strategic oversight and operational excellence to enhance service offerings while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic project management to unify diverse brand portfolios, ensuring adherence to agency workflows and methodologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in building a global sales-led business, harnessing existing product adoption to drive enterprise growth, define go-to-market strategies, and expand revenue operations toward a $100M g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$265K - $365K *

Inspire innovation by leading a design team to shape an AI-native product vision, ensuring exceptional quality and user experience while collaborating closely with leadership to drive product strategy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.