Photographer Salary by Country
Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Creative
Photographer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $63,500 | $5,300 |
 United Kingdom | $79,251 | $6,560 |
 Canada | $74,831 | $6,212 |
 Australia | $90,910 | $7,564 |
 Germany | $88,733 | $7,413 |
 France | $77,213 | $6,387 |
 Netherlands | $94,663 | $7,870 |
 Switzerland | $99,470 | $8,279 |
 Singapore | $88,979 | $7,428 |
 India | $12,357 | $1,029 |
 Japan | $56,585 | $4,715 |
 South Korea | $63,477 | $5,290 |
 Poland | $63,645 | $5,313 |
 Brazil | $26,998 | $2,250 |
 United Arab Emirates | $54,731 | $4,575 |
 Mexico | $28,949 | $2,415 |
 Ireland | $80,407 | $6,729 |
 Spain | $60,676 | $5,018 |
 Italy | $59,763 | $5,018 |
 Sweden | $83,195 | $6,935 |
 Norway | $117,601 | $9,797 |
 Denmark | $90,046 | $7,506 |
 Belgium | $94,549 | $7,870 |
 Austria | $79,038 | $6,615 |
 Portugal | $46,419 | $3,878 |
 Finland | $69,572 | $5,817 |
 China | $45,870 | $3,820 |
 Hong Kong | $62,757 | $5,230 |
 New Zealand | $58,728 | $4,894 |
 Indonesia | $11,099 | $925 |
 Philippines | $10,219 | $851 |
 Vietnam | $11,232 | $936 |
 Thailand | $21,686 | $1,809 |
 Malaysia | $34,645 | $2,899 |
 Israel | $71,061 | $5,911 |
 Saudi Arabia | $38,400 | $3,200 |
 Turkey | $28,070 | $2,339 |
 Argentina | $11,107 | $926 |
 Colombia | $21,295 | $1,775 |
 South Africa | $20,853 | $1,737 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
CompositionLightingLightroomEditingClient work
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a photographer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 294.180.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 200.570.000 in Indonesia; ₩95,300,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays photographers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 294.180.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays photographers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 40 700 € per year (local currency).
- Is photographer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade.
- What skills do photographers need?
- Common skills include Composition, Lighting, Lightroom, Editing, Client work. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other creative jobs are similar?
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