How much does a Photographer make?
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$24K
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$47K
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How much does a Photographer make? The national average salary for a Photographer is $46,922 in United States. Filter by location to see Photographer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 286 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Photographer employees.
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What is the salary trajectory for a Photographer?
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What is the salary trajectory for a Photographer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Photographer | $46,922 /yr |
| Senior Photographer | $82,282 /yr |
| Lead Photographer | $41,957 /yr |
What are some related job titles for a Photographer?
Associate/Photographer
$30,151
per year
Newborn Photographer
$44,193
per year
Photography Assistant
$35,970
per year
Product Photographer
$44,193
per year
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Photographer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$13
/hrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Photographer with less than one year of experience
$26,000
/yrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Photojournalist with 4 to 6 years of experience
$13
/hrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Photographer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Photographer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$15
/hrAvg Base Salary11 days ago by a Photographer with less than one year of experience
$45,000
/yrAvg Base Salary11 days ago by a News Photojournalist with 1 to 3 years of experience
$10
/hrAvg Base Salary11 days ago by a Photographer with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Photographer
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $13 /hr | ||
| $26K /yr | ||
| $13 /hr | ||
| $18 /hr | ||
| $15 /hr | ||
| $45K /yr | ||
| $10 /hr |
What is the average pay for a Photographer at different companies?
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$23,757 - $57,570 Range
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$9 - $17 Range
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$19,502 - $50,687 Range
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$54
$41 - $54 Range
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$12 - $15 Range
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$25,468 - $69,753 Range
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$10,376 - $157,500 Range
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$10 - $13 Range
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$43,339 - $56,340 Range
$26K
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$25,940 - $384,371 Range
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Photographer Salaries
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The national average salary for a Photographer is $46,922 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Photographer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 286 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Photographer employees.
The highest salary for a Photographer in United States is $91,036 per year.
The lowest salary for a Photographer in United States is $24,184 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Photographer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Photographer.