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Staff photographer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Staff Photographer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.78
Average $24.78
Low $13.02
High $47.17

The average salary for a staff photographer is $24.78 per hour in the United States. 28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 6, 2026).

Staff Photographer job openings in United States

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Holiday staff photographer
Valuable Exposure Photography
Sacramento, CA
$20 - $22 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Photographer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Island Photography
 
$104,000per year
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Intercontinental Exchange
 
$100,000per year
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ESPN
 
$92,950per year
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Northwest Sports Photography
 
$79,502per year
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Enchanted Celebrations
 
$78,000per year
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Seattle Art Museum
 
$77,307per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Photographers near United States

  1. Tacoma, WA
    $47.32 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $39.50 per hour
  3. Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $25.04 per hour
  4. West Palm Beach, FL
    $25.04 per hour
  5. Van Nuys, CA
    $22.00 per hour

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The average salary for a Staff Photographer is $24.78 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 6, 2026.

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Staff Photographer salaries typically range between a low of $13.02 and a high of $47.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Staff Photographer include Tacoma, WA at $47.32 per hour, Seattle, WA at $39.50 per hour, and Fort Lauderdale, FL at $25.04 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Staff Photographer include Island Photography ($104,000 per year) and Intercontinental Exchange ($100,000 per year).