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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

$27.57
Average $27.57
Low $9.73
High $78.12

The average salary for a staff photographer is $27.57 per hour in the United States. 27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Staff Photographer job openings in United States

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Staff Photographer and Videogr...
Klein Tools3.1out of 5 stars.
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
22 hours 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
ESPN
 
$92,950per year
Northwest Sports Photography
 
$79,502per year
Enchanted Celebrations
 
$78,000per year
Seattle Art Museum
 
$77,307per year

Highest paying cities for Staff Photographers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $54.95 per hour
  2. Tacoma, WA
    $29.34 per hour
  3. Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $25.04 per hour
  4. West Palm Beach, FL
    $25.04 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $23.22 per hour

Where can a Staff Photographer earn more?

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