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 - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining executive content on LinkedIn. You'll craft authentic posts for leaders, manage a dynamic content calendar, and ensure every voice resonates with our audience, driving en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Champion multimedia content production by managing podcasts and videos from concept to publication. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee logistics, and ensure quality across projects while mentoring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Transform multimedia content production by managing creative projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality publication of podcasts and videos. Lead the execution of design reque...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your impact by developing innovative image-analysis tools and workflows. Collaborate with scientists to optimize image-based methods for precise measurements and enhance repeatable targeting s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $106K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety while adhering to departmental protocols and regulatory standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $106K *

Elevate your career by performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety while adhering to departmental protocols and regulatory standards. Join a team de...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$58K - $107K *

Execute impactful ABM strategies by collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams to enhance customer experiences, optimize program performance, and drive measurable pipeline growth for priority accoun...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$58K - $107K *

Join a team that's passionate about creating impactful ABM experiences for priority accounts. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to optimize programs, drive measurable results, and enhance customer...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting large format signage initiatives. Collaborate with city officials and property owners, manage complex projects, foster relationships, and navigate regulatory landscap...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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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  •   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...

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  •   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...

4 weeks 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

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.