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Photographer Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $70,815 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $49,570.

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Photographer pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a photographer is 61 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 42 700 € in Helsinki to 42 700 € in Helsinki (1×).

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. Common screening skills include Composition, Lighting, Lightroom, and Editing.

A modeled national band runs about 36 300 €–91 200 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Finnish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 61 000 € as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Finland shows about 0.3% CPI in 2025. A photographer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby creative titles on this site include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, and Video Editor.

How to use Photographer pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (61 000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Finland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 36 300 € (10th) → 61 000 € (median) → 91 200 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 42 700 €, with a local band about 24 900 €–73 200 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$70,815
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,921
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$49,570
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$34.05
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Finland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Helsinki, FI$49,570

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Finland?
The national median is about 61 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 42 700 € to 42 700 €.
Which Finland city pays photographers the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 42 700 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have photographer salary data?
1 metros list observed photographer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is photographer in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +4% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.