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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$100K - $120K *

Champion culinary excellence by leading innovative dining experiences across multiple outlets, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction while fostering a high-performing kitchen culture and managing op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$66K - $105K *

Pioneer high-quality digital experiences by executing and maintaining website content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and performance while managing product...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $105K *

Execute high-quality digital content production and management, ensuring accuracy and accessibility across enterprise websites. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while adhering to bran...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading strategic outreach and sales initiatives within a pioneering company, where you'll drive adoption of innovative AI models for structured data across enterprise and mid-m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $140K *

Create impactful designs that elevate beverage brands through innovative identity and packaging. Collaborate with teams to transform insights into visually stunning solutions across multiple marketing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$271K - $295K *

Drive the design vision for a transformative consumer experience, leading a talented team to create cohesive, user-centered solutions across digital and physical touchpoints while collaborating with c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $205K *

Join as the Creative Director to shape and safeguard the brand's visual identity across all touchpoints. You will lead the creative process, mentor a design team, and drive innovative campaigns while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate brand transformation by leading a dedicated creative team, ensuring high-quality visual and verbal expression across global campaigns and touchpoints to create memorable customer experience...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to growing strategic partnerships in the UxS industry. Leverage your business acumen and relationship-building skills to identify opportunities, drive revenue, and contrib...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient outcomes through individualized physical therapy. Lead diagnostics, develop care plans, and enhance clinic success while fostering connections with lo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $220K *

Lead the development of high-performance C++ systems for a cutting-edge game engine, focusing on real-time rendering and performance optimization across various platforms, while mentoring team members...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $350K *

Shape innovative AI product experiences by leading design efforts that enhance collaboration and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish design standards and drive user-cent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the design of AI-powered products, shaping intuitive experiences that enhance collaboration and transparency. Drive cross-functional partnerships and establish design standards to support innovat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Champion innovative AI product design by leading the creation of intuitive, trustworthy experiences that enhance collaboration between professionals and AI agents, ensuring transparency and accountabi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Transform the future of AI product design by leading the creation of intuitive, trustworthy experiences that empower professionals to collaborate effectively with AI agents. Drive innovation and estab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Drive the design of AI-powered products, shaping intuitive experiences that enhance collaboration with AI agents. Lead cross-functional teams to establish design principles and deliver innovative solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the design of AI-powered products, shaping intuitive experiences that enhance collaboration with AI agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish design principles and deliver inno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Innovate the future of AI product design by leading the creation of intuitive, trustworthy experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish design principles and drive impactful solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the design of AI-powered products, shaping intuitive experiences that enhance collaboration with AI agents. Drive design strategy, establish standards, and foster cross-functional partnerships to...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Innovate the future of AI product design by leading the creation of intuitive, trustworthy experiences that enhance collaboration between professionals and AI agents, ensuring transparency and actiona...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of AI-powered products that enhance collaboration and transparency. Shape user experiences, establish design standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic, cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Drive the design of AI-powered products, shaping intuitive experiences that enhance collaboration and transparency. Lead cross-functional teams to establish design standards and innovate solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $350K *

Lead the charge in designing AI-powered products that enhance collaboration and transparency. Shape user experiences by establishing design principles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining event experiences by crafting immersive environments. You'll lead the design and production of impactful physical activations, ensuring brand consistency and excellence a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

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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.