How much does a Photographer make?
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$43,789
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Photographer is $43,789 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $41,130 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,660 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Photographer | $43,789 /yr |
| Senior Photographer | $52,281 /yr |
| Lead Photographer | $47,472 /yr |
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Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Photographer in United States. Employers include Google, Airbnb and Obeo.
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Top Paying Industries
For a Photographer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Photographer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $59,769, Information Technology with a median total pay of $58,660, Insurance with a median total pay of $58,394, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $55,105, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $54,072.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$55,105
16% Higher than other industries
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Photographer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Photographer is $41,130 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Photographer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 7968 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Photographer employees.
The highest salary for a Photographer in United States is $61,491 per year.
The lowest salary for a Photographer in United States is $27,511 per year.
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