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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping academic excellence and innovation as a Department Head, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring faculty, and advancing research initiatives to elevate the Bria...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower talent acquisition and people operations by designing scalable systems that drive growth. Lead recruiting efforts, optimize sourcing channels, and enhance employee engagement to support a thri...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming talent acquisition and people operations, fostering a scalable and engaging culture. Drive success through innovative systems, optimizing recruitment processes, and enh...

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of backend services and APIs for creator insights, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data models and pipelines, deliverin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$60K - $99K *

Optimize patient care by executing radiologic procedures and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Contribute to a positive environment through teamwork and effective communication while managing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join our dynamic sales team to drive B2B growth, fostering relationships and delivering innovative solutions to enhance workplace experiences. Utilize your skills to navigate mid-market and enterprise...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in patient care by managing imaging operations, enhancing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards across multiple service lines. Support collaborative wor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive growth by targeting B2B clients, building relationships, and closing deals. Leverage your expertise in new business development to enhance workplace experiences and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a key driver of brand excellence, shaping the visual identity of a rapidly growing startup. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement through stunning...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the evolution of IT operations in a dynamic environment, overseeing infrastructure and systems while optimizing workflows and supporting growth through strategic technology enhancements and hands...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $160K *

Tackle strategic operations for our Product & Engineering teams, enhancing methodologies, traceability, and executive visibility. Lead process improvements while managing a direct report, ensuring han...

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

$120K - $130K *

Champion culinary excellence by leading kitchen teams, managing food quality, planning menus, and ensuring safety. Drive innovation in a dynamic environment, while fostering a commitment to exceptiona...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Redefine user experiences by designing innovative digital products that elevate the quality and integration of our offerings, while collaborating with a dedicated team to drive impactful solutions in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to innovative product design and user experience enhancement. Lead design strategies across various platforms, refining impactful solutions that prioritize user needs and product excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $207K *

Champion the user experience for healthcare professionals by leading product development in clinical applications. Drive innovation in front-end architecture and performance, ensuring a seamless and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $166K *

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

$170K - $220K *

Champion strategic business operations by driving analysis, planning, and board preparation. Collaborate with Finance, Product, and Engineering to influence pricing and revenue decisions that propel c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by driving strategic business operations and planning. Lead decision-making on pricing, economics, and board preparation directly influencing capital allocatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Shape strategic business operations by leading pricing strategies, financial analyses, and company planning. Drive decision-making processes, collaborate across teams, and influence key investment dec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful marketing initiatives by planning and executing multi-channel campaigns. Collaborate with leadership and partners to enhance customer engagement, retention, and brand visibility in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative engineering projects that leverage AI and complex data to create impactful product experiences. Collaborate with teams and customers to shape solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations at a premier commercial property, ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering strong customer relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive the creation of innovative digital designs that redefine user experiences. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver exceptional solutions, while mentoring and eleva...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Engage in innovative digital design, leading end-to-end projects for top clients, driving creative excellence and collaboration in a dynamic team environment focused on exceptional user experiences...

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  •   Less than 5 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.

  • 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.