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Photographer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Photographer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.35
Average $20.35
Low $8.56
High $48.38

The average salary for a photographer is $20.35 per hour in the United States. 9.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Photographer job openings in United States

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Photographer - Seasonal
Lifetouch3.5out of 5 stars.
Jackson, MI
$17.50 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Photographer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Junket
 
$322,400per year
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SmartShoot
 
$319,916per year
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All Things Boudoir
 
$260,000per year
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Sai People Solutions, Inc.
 
$208,000per year
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dc
 
$197,600per year
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Snappr
 
$185,952per year
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Highest paying cities for Photographers near United States

  1. Richmond, VA
    $41.17 per hour
  2. Boston, MA
    $33.44 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $27.73 per hour
  4. Orlando, FL
    $23.61 per hour
  5. Tampa, FL
    $23.04 per hour

Where can a Photographer earn more?

Compare salaries for Photographers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Photographer get paid in United States?

Junior Photographer

Job openings
Average $38.67 per hour

Senior Photographer

Job openings
Average $23.83 per hour