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 - $105K *

Lead and optimize the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while partnering cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and workflows. Serve as a mentor and s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Transform employee experiences by leading lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing HR operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and mentor junior team members whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and data integrity while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Manage the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and data integrity while optimizing workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and mentor junior team members, dr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex projects for historic buildings, guiding institutional clients through decision-making, and leading high-level design teams to innovative solutions in a collabo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Champion a dynamic team to drive production projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to achieve project...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $139K *

Lead the charge in overseeing photojournalism operations, guiding a team in capturing impactful news images and maintaining high production standards. Utilize strong communication and technical skills...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $135K *

Join a dynamic creative team as a Senior Motion Designer, leveraging your graphic design expertise to elevate digital and brand campaigns. Deliver standout animations and manage the full production pi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering expert consulting and operational support for Google Marketing Platform clients, enhancing their performance through hands-on technical expertise and client tr...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Empower client success through expert consulting on Google Marketing Platform, providing hands-on support, training, and operational excellence to optimize campaign performance and maximize ROI for as...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Take ownership of client success by leveraging your expertise in digital media. Support clients with Google Marketing Platform solutions, optimizing campaigns and ensuring operational efficiency throu...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $97K *

Unlock potential by providing administrative support to enhance project execution and sustainability of street medicine workforce initiatives. Contribute to budgeting, training, and public relations...

4 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI architecture by leading innovative strategies and hands-on solutions that enhance scalability, reliability, and product capabilities across a dynamic SaaS platform...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K *

Shape the future of medical device sales by leading a dynamic team to exceed targets, drive strategic growth, and enhance customer relationships across multiple regions, ensuring superior value and pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by developing and managing a high-performing sales team, executing strategic business plans, and cultivating key customer relationships to deliver exceptional v...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Transform the management of resident health records, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting clinical teams. Oversee documentation processes, maintain confidentiality, and lead staff to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance organizational effectiveness and talent strategy. Collaborate with leaders to drive performance, navigate change, and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to elevate brand identity and creative vision, overseeing all aspects of visual storytelling while personally crafting standout projects and nurturing creative talent across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$96K - $102K *

Shape engaging visual content for live events by managing creative production, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality execution under tight deadlines. Bring your technical skills and crea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in creative marketing, driving innovative campaigns that enhance visibility and engagement for film releases. Oversee production, strategy, and team management to ensure cohesive brand...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Drive innovative design and programming initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure alignment with standards and budgets. Lead procurement and project management efforts for new developmen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $176K *

Drive operational excellence by managing daily transportation services, optimizing performance, ensuring safety, and leading a dynamic team focused on customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $154K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative advertising solutions for top brands. Collaborate with clients to achieve their goals, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced technologies to shape th...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth through strategic partnerships, leveraging expertise in business development and white-label consumer products to expand market reach and establish new revenue...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.