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 *

Transform strategic capture initiatives by building relationships and shaping proposals for U.S. Government and commercial sectors. Lead the complete lifecycle from opportunity identification to award...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving capture strategy for complex defense and commercial opportunities, from early identification through proposal execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to win critical cont...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $349K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction for Core DevOps, improving CI/CD systems while driving productivity, quality, and AI innovations in a fast-paced environment impacting millions of users...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $237K *

Shape the future of engineering communication by leading our technical content strategy. Collaborate with engineers to elevate their work, enhance public presence, and drive impactful narratives that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $105K *

Transform creative visions into tangible assets by managing the entire production lifecycle. Oversee timelines, quality control, and vendor relationships to ensure projects are delivered on-brand, on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing technology projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project progress, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining scope and budget across multiple concu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by managing multiple technology initiatives, ensuring alignment among cross-functional teams, and delivering on time and within budget while navigating challenges effectively t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $105K *

Drive the success of technology projects by leading cross-functional teams, coordinating workflows, and managing timelines and budgets while ensuring alignment of priorities and effective communicatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of innovative digital projects, managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional outcomes from brief to launch. Drive clarity, efficiency, and coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Producer, leading integrated projects from brief to launch. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional creative and digital work while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$234K - $260K *

Drive world-class creative operations at scale, optimizing workflows, resource allocation, and production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance efficiency and quality while i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$76K - $109K *

Lead the charge in music production by collaborating with composers and stakeholders to create high-quality audio for various media, managing projects effectively to meet deadlines while ensuring arti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading design and documentation efforts, enhancing collaboration among project teams and clients while mentoring junior staff. Drive innovative architectural solutions throug...

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance culinary excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high standards in food preparation, presentation, and service. Drive operational efficiency while fostering strong client relationships...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $130K *

Transform culinary operations by leading a dynamic team in a healthcare setting, ensuring exceptional food quality and service while managing patient dining, catering, and retail operations with a foc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$60K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping culinary excellence in a vibrant campus environment. Lead a diverse culinary team, drive menu innovation, and enhance the dining experience for thousands while fostering col...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in culinary excellence by overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Drive innovation and maintain high standards in food quality and safety while ensuring e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your culinary leadership potential by managing a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality food production, and delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence and clie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$188K - $274K *

Lead the charge in crafting innovative user experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve design systems and deliver visually stunning products that enhan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by driving analytics product development for institutional clients. Collaborate with engineering and data teams to deliver impactful features, ensuring alignment with market need...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $87K *

Elevate patient care by performing diagnostic imaging with precision and empathy. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal imaging results while maintaining safety and equipment standar...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $87K *

Shape the future of patient care by performing essential diagnostic imaging procedures. Collaborate with healthcare providers, ensure safety protocols, and deliver compassionate service in a dynamic c...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $87K *

Provide exceptional patient care by performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring safety and accuracy while collaborating with healthcare providers to deliver optimal results in a dynamic clinica...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $87K *

Champion patient care by performing diagnostic imaging procedures with precision and empathy. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal imaging results while maintaining safety and equip...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $87K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging services while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with healthcare providers to achieve optimal imaging results and maintain h...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.