Photographer Salary in France
Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The France median is $77,213 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$77,213
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,387
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$77,213
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$37.12
varies by city
Photographer salary by city in France
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Toulouse, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Nice, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Nantes, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Strasbourg, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Bordeaux, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Montpellier, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Lille, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Rennes, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Reims, FR | $77,213 | $6,387 | 0% |
| Paris, FR | $57,482 | $4,790 | -26% |
| Lyon, FR | $39,918 | $3,308 | -48% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a photographer make in France?
- The national median photographer salary in France is about 67 700 € per year (5 600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 35 000 € to 67 700 €.
- Which France city pays photographers the most?
- Marseille, FR pays the most at about 67 700 € per year.
- Which France city pays photographers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 35 000 € per year for a photographer.
- What is the typical salary range for a photographer in France?
- Across France cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about 20 400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 101 200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many France cities have photographer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
- Is photographer in demand in France?
- 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.