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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$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare sales by driving enterprise adoption of cutting-edge ultrasound solutions. Build strategic relationships, execute impactful sales strategies, and lead complex negotiations to achi...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming software sales by driving technical solutions and creative outreach. Lead the full sales cycle and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver unique insights and busines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare marketing. As a key leader, you'll manage complex projects, foster client relationships, and drive innovative solutions while mentoring your tea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping client relationships and driving agency success. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and leverage your marketing expertise to deliver impactful solutions in a dynami...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Lead complex client projects and internal teams, driving strategic marketing solutions and fostering strong relationships. Utilize your expertise in communications and project management to ensure cli...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Transform client relationships and lead complex projects as a strategic Account Director. Drive agency success through collaboration, innovative solutions, and effective communication while mentoring...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Champion client success by leading complex projects, fostering collaboration, and driving innovative marketing solutions. Leverage strong communication skills to build relationships and deliver impact...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions that elevate brand storytelling across digital and print platforms. Lead creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring cohesive branding and collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $105K *

Oversee the daily management of diverse projects, coordinating organic social content while ensuring timely delivery and alignment across teams. Drive efficiency, identify roadblocks, and adapt workfl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure financial performance, and foster client relationships w...

6 days ago

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

$143K - $256K *

Shape innovative product designs that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful design initiatives and engage with strategic custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Innovate the future of creative AI by leading groundbreaking digital experiences. Drive the creative vision and execution of unique projects that redefine possibilities, blending art and technology to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a new engineering team to enhance advisor-client experiences through innovative product development and technical excellence in financial technology...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing integrated marketing programs that drive impact in the food, beverage, and agriculture sectors. Collaborate with teams to translate strategy into action, ensuring operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience for nonprofit SaaS applications. Leverage your design expertise to create intuitive interfaces, enhance workflows, and drive AI-powered insights, all whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in culinary excellence by overseeing food production, ensuring quality standards, and managing a dynamic dining operation that includes a café and catering services, all while adapting...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K *

Deliver exceptional culinary leadership while overseeing food operations, ensuring top quality, cost efficiency, and successful event execution at a renowned cultural institution across multiple units...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Create an exceptional hospitality experience by leading service initiatives, managing operations, and fostering tenant engagement at a premier office asset. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand ali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

The Account Executive at Solidroad will be responsible for prospecting and closing high-value customers while helping to shape the sales strategy. This role involves collaborating with founders and va...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative campaigns by collaborating with a talented team to elevate creative standards. Leverage your art direction expertise to craft impactful ideas across diverse clients, driving excepti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and elevate creative standards across diverse clients. Collaborate closely with top talent to conceptualize and execute award-winning ideas, driving impactful campaigns...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Transform the accounting and financial operations as you build scalable systems, processes, and teams that support rapid growth, ensuring effective operations and readiness for future challenges in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of complex moderation systems, balancing front-end and back-end architecture to ensure operational excellence, security, and user trust across a hig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$98K - $115K *

Champion supply chain innovation through AI-driven solutions and process optimization. Lead end-to-end transformations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance global operations, ensurin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Shape multimedia strategies by leading video production efforts, ensuring creative content delivery across platforms. Oversee team dynamics, manage projects from conception to execution, and enhance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.