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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the evolution of video editing quality and creativity, mentoring a team while producing engaging content for digital platforms. Lead post-production processes, ensuring high standards and innova...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic sales team, driving growth and expanding client relationships in programmatic advertising for independent agencies in the Chicago metro area...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of brand storytelling by leading creative marketing efforts. Drive engagement through innovative content creation, set the visual direction, and elevate brand presence across multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $291K *

Unlock potential by leading diagnostic imaging operations across multiple counties. Drive efficiency, compliance, and strategic initiatives while managing budgets and fostering partnerships to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $291K *

Lead and innovate diagnostic imaging operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple modalities. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient care and manage budgets while fostering partne...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Reimagine the visual identity of diverse brands by leading a creative team, ensuring cohesive storytelling across digital channels, and driving engagement through high-impact design and strategic coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform event experiences by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional technology solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while fostering strong relationships with ven...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$169K - $228K *

Transform the design landscape by leading system initiatives that enhance product consistency and quality across platforms, while mentoring teams and driving innovation through best practices and coll...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Champion integrated marketing by driving innovative campaigns and strategies across health and technology sectors. Lead social, influencer, and creative teams to deliver impactful solutions while nurt...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovative integrated marketing strategies across health and technology sectors, managing client relationships, and leading multi-channel campaigns. Take charge of program e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing facility infrastructure, safety, and maintenance in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Lead teams, oversee compliance, and implement improvement...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships across venues, driving revenue through prospecting and relationship management. You'll develop, negotiate, and close long-term deals while expanding...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dedicated team that enhances community engagement and resident satisfaction through effective marketing strategies and relationship building with seniors and their families...

Reposted today

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

$192K - $278K *

Optimize product strategies and user experiences for visual search, leveraging AI advancements. Collaborate across teams to launch innovative solutions that enhance discovery and interaction for users...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the brand's visual identity by owning social media design, developing templates, and collaborating cross-functionally. Embrace a fast-paced environment to deliver compelling visuals for campai...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $280K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing developer tools and systems. As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and improve tools, contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative environment, while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K *

Transform rehabilitation services by overseeing operations, guiding staff, and ensuring quality care for patients. Drive program implementation and compliance while fostering collaboration within the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to culinary excellence and leadership. Oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality food service while managing budgets and fostering a positive work...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Engage in pioneering software development that shapes the future of human-computer interaction. Join a small, elite engineering team to tackle complex challenges and create impactful solutions within...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Manage senior-level design for capital and I&A projects, executing planning strategies and leading a BIM program. Collaborate with teams to ensure design standards and project delivery align with inst...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's reimagining B2B demand-gen tools. You will own design projects, collaborate with Product and Engineering, and enhance the user experience for advertisers and publishers through intu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of outpatient rehabilitation by leading a new clinic team, driving patient care excellence, and fostering community relations while enjoying operational autonomy and mentorship from e...

Today

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

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.