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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$88K - $104K *

Lead the charge in creating innovative branded environments by integrating design elements with architecture and storytelling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, impactful s...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to design vibrant urban spaces, collaborating across disciplines to create impactful landscapes. Your expertise will guide projects from concept to construction, ensuring innovative and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $130K *

Transform integrated communications strategies for a global payments leader. Drive impactful campaigns, mentor a high-performing team, and cultivate media relationships to enhance brand relevance acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming urban spaces by designing vibrant parks, plazas, and campuses. Leverage your expertise to lead multi-disciplinary projects from concept to construction while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Drive innovative YouTube strategies and content creation to enhance brand growth, engage audiences, and lead a creative team in establishing a compelling educational presence on digital platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping creative strategy and vision to drive impactful marketing narratives across diverse channels. Inspire and manage a talented creative team while ensuring alignment with produ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire creativity and lead impactful UX/UI design projects that elevate user experiences. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions while maintaining user-centric focus in a dynamic, fast...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Optimize product strategies by leading cross-functional teams to launch innovative health solutions, integrating advanced AI technologies to enhance user experiences and drive proactive health managem...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower cross-functional teams by translating business needs into actionable technology solutions. Drive project management and process optimization initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving account strategy and performance, ensuring customer success through renewals and upsells. Build trusted relationships with executives to enhance commercial growth and achiev...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading an innovative talent strategy that enhances learning, acquisition, and organizational growth. Drive engagement, performance, and culture through integrated talent solu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $245K *

Empower our brand by leading design initiatives that define and elevate our visual identity across all channels. Drive creative excellence, build a talented team, and ensure cohesive execution of bran...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient and colleague experiences by leading a system-wide strategy that enhances service excellence and engagement, driving measurable improvements in satisfaction and retention across all...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Empower real estate agents with innovative sales strategies, engage clients throughout the sales funnel, and lead virtual demonstrations that highlight our solutions, driving business growth and incre...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Shape innovative healthcare environments by leading project design and delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure design excellence and maintain project standards from concept through cons...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Transform the way developers engage with AI video by advocating for our API. You'll create compelling content, build demo applications, and represent our platform in developer communities, ensuring a...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through effective management and collaboration. Oversee design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, adherence to budgets, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K *

Innovate the fitness landscape as a Personal Trainer, guiding clients through tailored programs while managing schedules and building relationships. Elevate your career with ongoing education and a co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing projects to launch medical implants, ensuring efficiency and quality from design to production. Collaborate with teams and customers to meet goals in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Drive the digital strategy and web development for enterprise brands, ensuring a cohesive online presence. Collaborate with marketing leaders to enhance user experience and optimize performance across...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Champion product experience by leading a high-performing team to innovate and enhance financial solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while delivering exceptional user experiences across a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate healthcare project outcomes by leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex schedules, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Utilize your expertise to drive large-scale projects f...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence as a key leader in a dental practice, enhancing patient experience and team engagement while managing non-clinical functions. Foster growth initiatives and ensure efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to drive success and growth through strategic marketing initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns while maintaining strong relationship...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Strategize reimbursement solutions for Urology and Respiratory products. Engage with healthcare stakeholders to influence purchasing decisions and provide education on coding and payer policies, ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.