Freelance photographer salary in United States

The average salary for a Freelance Photographer is $54.42 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 704 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 3, 2026.

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Freelance Photographer salaries typically range between a low of $24.54 and a high of $121 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Freelance Photographer include Los Angeles, CA at $75.69 per hour, Boston, MA at $63.81 per hour, and Philadelphia, PA at $57.32 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Freelance Photographer include SmartShoot ($405,600 per year) and Toast Wedding Films ($198,230 per year).