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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$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing community operations, enhancing resident satisfaction, overseeing staff, and driving financial performance while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations to foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $130K *

Explore your career as a Supervising Producer, shaping engaging YouTube content that tells vital business stories through scriptwriting and post-production collaboration. Utilize data-driven insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $151K *

Join a dedicated team in delivering high-quality mammography services, ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to regulatory standards. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $100K *

Transform our brand's social presence by creating engaging content and community connections. Lead innovative campaigns, collaborate with influencers, and analyze performance to elevate our food media...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading a vibrant student housing community. As a General Manager, you'll oversee operations, drive financial performance, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring exce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K *

Elevate storytelling by editing impactful news-driven videos, collaborating with producers and reporters to create compelling narratives that engage viewers and inspire change through visual media...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $300K *

Engage with product challenges by designing and prototyping innovative solutions. Shape outcomes through user-centric design and technical fluency, driving complex financial products from concept to e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage your network by driving strategic relationships with partners and brands. Own your pipeline, generate qualified introductions, and play a pivotal role in shaping our Ecosystem team's impact and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of innovative product strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration and utilizing data insights to enhance user experiences while ensuring alignment with compan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver transformative leadership as a Production Manager, optimizing plant efficiency and safety, driving improvements across production, and fostering staff development while ensuring adherence to h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to nurture and expand client relationships, focusing on customer success and retention. Drive upsell opportunities, monitor account health, and ensure clients maximize value from t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Take ownership of the firm's visual identity by leading innovative design initiatives that enhance brand communication across digital and print platforms, ensuring high-quality materials for marketing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Join us to elevate our brand through innovative visual communications. Lead design initiatives that enhance marketing, client engagement, and internal communications, transforming complex concepts int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design initiatives that elevate brand identity and enhance visual communications across various platforms, ensuring high-quality materials for marketing, busines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Transform the firm's visual identity by leading innovative design initiatives that enhance marketing, client engagement, and internal communications. Drive high-quality visual storytelling across vari...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Develop and implement efficient SOPs and systems in media operations, enhance workflows, and drive resource allocation, ensuring seamless collaboration and compliance across teams while fostering a cu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll oversee project performance, ensure design integrity, and lead technical documentation. Collaborate with diverse professionals to drive project success and cultivate a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Inspire meaningful recovery by delivering patient-centered therapy in a collaborative environment. Guide patients towards independence while benefiting from mentorship and growth opportunities tailore...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative marketing strategies as a Senior Art Director, leading creative projects that align with client objectives. Oversee a talented team, ensuring high-quality deliverables while adaptin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Shape innovative marketing strategies as a Senior Art Director, leading creative projects that align with client objectives. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful visual content, driving busines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies while leading a creative team to deliver high-quality visual content that aligns with client objectives and drives business growth in the healthcare...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare marketing by developing innovative creative strategies. Lead a talented group to deliver impactful visual content that aligns with client objectives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Empower creative excellence by leading a team to develop innovative marketing strategies that align with client objectives, ensuring high-quality visual outputs and effective communication in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform complex cybersecurity narratives into engaging content that captivates audiences across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand storytelling and drive conve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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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.