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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$170K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact experiential productions. Drive innovative live events from concept to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing multiple projects in a fast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $190K *

Lead high-impact experiential operations and production, ensuring timely, budget-friendly execution of live events. Drive innovative activations that resonate culturally and socially, while managing m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $190K *

Transform live experiences by leading high-volume, quick-turn activations. Drive production excellence from concept to execution, ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence while managing multiple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a clinic with entrepreneurial spirit, driving growth, and building a high-performing team. Collaborate on innovative programs and take ownership of your clinic's success wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and inspire a clinic dedicated to enhancing patient care and community well-being through orthopedic expertise and effective leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $100K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading a dynamic team in outpatient physical therapy, enhancing company culture, and driving community engagement through exceptional orthopedic services and effec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower new revenue through full sales cycle management by building strong customer relationships, collaborating cross-functionally, and effectively utilizing omnichannel strategies to turn prospects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

The Account Executive, Mid-market at Stuut will own the full sales cycle, building relationships with mid-market customers and driving new revenue. This role involves high-volume prospecting, contract...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Foster collaboration among teams and clients while maintaining high standards for quality and safety...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team as you lead operations in hospice care, ensuring compliance and financial success while enhancing patient experiences. Drive growth through strategic planning and marketing initi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $160K *

Inspire growth by leading global paid media strategies, optimizing campaigns across Google platforms. This hands-on role requires a blend of strategic insight and operational expertise to drive measur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Oversee and lead culinary operations by managing chef managers and hourly staff. Develop innovative culinary solutions, ensure food quality standards, and foster client relations to create outstanding...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$129K - $288K *

Optimize frontend architecture to enhance developer experience and streamline workflows across 20+ teams. Drive innovation in micro-frontend infrastructure, AI-assisted development, and performance in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $236K *

Pioneer innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance user experiences and drive business success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $127K *

Lead the charge in managing healthcare architectural projects, overseeing all phases from planning to construction. Foster client relationships, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor your team to...

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

$85K - $127K *

Transform your career by leading healthcare projects from inception to completion. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and design while fostering strong client relationships and resolving architectural cha...

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

$106K - $159K *

Join a team that's redefining project management in healthcare. Lead medium to large architectural projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while mentoring a talented team and m...

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

$85K - $127K *

Lead the charge in managing all phases of medium to large architectural projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and maintaining agency relationships...

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

$106K - $164K *

Deliver exceptional project management for healthcare initiatives, guiding all phases from planning to construction. Foster client relationships while overseeing project budgets, schedules, and docume...

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform regional marketing strategies to drive growth and engagement across North America. Collaborate with global teams to adapt campaigns, support sales enablement, and build a high-performing mar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate guest experiences and optimize performance by leading a large full-service resort. Drive operational excellence, Foster team engagement, and develop strategies that boost revenue and satisfact...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$117K - $129K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by developing dynamic, high-performance web applications. Collaborate with a diverse team to create responsive and robust user interfaces while leveraging the latest tech...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing plant activities, optimizing production, ensuring quality, and fostering a safety-first culture while developing a high-performing team to meet business object...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing plant production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead teams to optimize processes, meet production goals, and enhance continuous improvement, alig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Empower innovation by leading the automation and AI strategy across services. Shape a scalable approach to enhance client delivery, ensuring precision and efficiency while collaborating with cross-fun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.