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 - $85K *

Drive floor operations and guest experience while leading and developing FOH staff. Collaborate with management to ensure service excellence, compliance, and team performance in a fine-dining environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$142K - $190K *

Transform strategic communications initiatives while advising senior leaders. Oversee media relations, executive and internal communications, and crisis management, enhancing corporate reputation acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $190K *

Transform strategic communications as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, leading initiatives across media relations, internal communications, and crisis management to enhance corporate reputation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading urban design initiatives across diverse projects. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create vibrant, sustainable communities while mentoring emerging designers...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing production capabilities through strategic planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing vendor relationships and optimizing inf...

3 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Unlock the potential of our video and streaming backend, transitioning from third-party to in-house ownership. Your technical decisions will influence the highest-traffic backend in our platform for y...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a dynamic sales team to exceed targets and drive profitable growth across multiple business segments while fostering strong customer relationships an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $124K *

Contribute to patient care by delivering exceptional dental hygiene services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a dedicated team to promote oral health in a supportive, community-focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform project management by driving multiple deliverables seamlessly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources, ensuring timely completion and fiscal responsibility while enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Transform rehabilitation services by leading a dynamic therapy team, driving innovation, and enhancing patient outcomes in a collaborative post-acute environment. Shape the future of therapy with your...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $220K *

Advance your career by designing innovative products from concept to production. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and create functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $228K *

Elevate the brand's creative vision by leading a dynamic team to craft innovative campaigns that resonate culturally and drive business impact, while fostering a collaborative environment that nurture...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Inspire creator partnerships to expand audience reach and engagement through authentic relationships and impactful campaigns. Collaborate across teams to integrate creators into FloSports' strategic i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $228K *

Transform the creative landscape by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative campaigns that elevate brand identity and drive cultural impact across multiple channels, ensuring a cohesive and engag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance athletes through tailored physical preparation, speed training, and recovery strategies. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance player read...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the rehabilitation department, ensuring high-quality services for inpatient and outpatient populations while managing personnel and implementing new treatment programs...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $151K *

Inspire growth by leading regional operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring exceptional patient care across multiple clinics. Drive strategic planning and foster relationships to exceed go...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $151K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading regional operations, fostering team growth, and ensuring exceptional patient care. Drive strategic initiatives and cultivate relationships to exceed performanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $151K *

Pioneer growth and excellence as a Regional Director, overseeing clinical operations, developing teams, and ensuring exceptional patient care across multiple locations while driving strategic initiati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Empower our Labor & Employment practice by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing talent development. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resource allocation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $170K *

Drive excellence in rehabilitation by leading a dynamic therapy team, fostering innovation, and enhancing patient outcomes in a collaborative post-acute care environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $135K *

Pioneer innovative visual solutions as a key member of our creative team, leading campaign concept development and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand identity and ensure cohesi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $120K *

Innovate patient care by providing in-home physical therapy services, enhancing mobility and recovery through tailored treatment plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to elevate client outcomes in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Champion patient recovery by delivering in-home physical therapy services, crafting personalized treatment plans, and enhancing mobility, all while collaborating with healthcare professionals for opti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Shape your career by providing tailored physical therapy to patients at home, enhancing recovery and mobility. Use your expertise to develop treatment plans, while collaborating with families and heal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.