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Photographer Salary in Australia

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Australia median is $90,910 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$90,910
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,564
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$90,910
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$43.71
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$90,910
Canberra, ACT$90,910
Sunshine Coast, QLD$90,910
Wollongong, NSW$90,910
Hobart, TAS$90,910
Darwin, NT$90,910
Mackay, QLD$90,910
Sydney, NSW$66,899
Melbourne, VIC$66,552
Perth, WA$60,375
Brisbane, QLD$59,335
Adelaide, SA$53,366

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Australia?
The national median photographer salary in Australia is about $131,000 per year ($10,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $76,900 to $131,000.
Which Australia city pays photographers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $131,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $76,900 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about $44,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $195,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is photographer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.