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Photographer Salary in Canada

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Canada median is $74,831 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$74,831
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,212
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$74,831
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$35.98
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$74,831
Québec, QC$74,831
Halifax, NS$74,831
Victoria, BC$74,831
Kitchener, ON$74,831
Burnaby, BC$74,831
Longueuil, QC$74,831
Regina, SK$74,831
Toronto, ON$57,182
Ottawa, ON$52,241
Edmonton, AB$47,370
Montreal, QC$47,087

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Canada?
The national median photographer salary in Canada is about $106,000 per year ($8,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $66,700 to $106,000.
Which Canada city pays photographers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $106,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $66,700 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about $38,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $158,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is photographer in demand in Canada?
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.