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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$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of partnerships by building a robust ecosystem that drives customer acquisition and product adoption. Own the strategy, develop key relationships, and create scalable systems to t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of strategic partnerships to enhance customer reach and boost computer vision applications. Own the end-to-end partnership process, from sourcing to execution, while building a s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by building strategic partnerships that drive growth and innovation. Own the end-to-end partnership strategy, from sourcing to execution, while collaborating across teams to create me...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $109K *

Transform live audio experiences by leading a skilled team in delivering exceptional sound for diverse events. Oversee operations, manage projects, and innovate strategies to enhance guest satisfactio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $280K *

Transform the company narrative and drive media engagement by crafting compelling stories, enhancing executive visibility, and leading a creative team to elevate brand presence in top-tier outlets and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join us to be a core technical founder, architecting and building a seamless mobile and backend experience that delights users, drives engagement, and transforms dating through innovative product feat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by driving critical features from ideation to launch, utilizing customer insights and data-driven approaches to create exceptional user experiences acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving product engagement through compelling copy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging across landing pages, emails, and in-product experiences t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform user experiences by crafting compelling product copy that drives engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging across various platforms, en...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to client success by managing end-to-end relationships, driving project delivery, and collaborating with engineering teams. This role demands strong communication and technical skills to na...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us in a dynamic role where you'll manage client relationships from pre-sale to delivery, ensuring successful outcomes through collaboration with engineering and stakeholders. Thrive in a fast-pac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of visual communication by executing and extending our brand across diverse marketing channels. Collaborate with multiple teams to create compelling designs that resonate with both te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role managing large-scale imaging equipment installations. You will lead projects, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive cross-functional collaboration while mee...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by managing culinary operations, leading a talented team, and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards. Drive efficiency and foster client relations...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$310K - $500K+*

Develop a vision for scalable catalog understanding tools. Lead product strategy, integrate workflows, and execute early AI capabilities to enhance internal user experiences with Netflix's dynamic con...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$74K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team and advance your career by leveraging your expertise in patient service, scheduling, and administrative operations within a fast-paced healthcare environment. Contribute to the eff...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of clinical products by leading EHR initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and guiding impactful roadmaps that enhance software for home-based care delivery and clinician wo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand strategy and marketing initiatives, elevating communications to articulate our cutting-edge narrative in the aerospace sector, driving audience engagement and fosterin...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $179K *

Create impactful sales operations strategies that bridge execution and strategy, optimizing global workflows and data management while driving revenue growth through trusted reporting and collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business and expanding client relationships in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage innovative solutions and achieve m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$310K - $500K+*

Execute product strategy for catalog tooling; enhance scalability, manage workflows, and innovate with AI solutions. Collaborate across departments to support evolving catalog complexities and optimiz...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative revenue marketing strategies for a major stadium renovation, driving premium seating sales and enhancing donor engagement through integrated camp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $90K *

Empower the live music scene by identifying talent, negotiating contracts, and managing budgets for profitable shows. Collaborate with agents and teams to ensure successful events and foster relations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Empower product innovation by driving end-to-end design solutions, from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and implement visually striking, code-r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 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.

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    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.