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Photographer Salary in India

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The India median is $12,357 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$12,357
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,029
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$12,357
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$5.94
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$12,357
Lucknow, IN$12,357
Nagpur, IN$12,357
Bhopal, IN$12,357
Patna, IN$12,357
Kallakurichi, IN$12,357
Bangalore, IN$9,393
Mumbai, IN$9,362
Delhi, IN$8,807
Hyderabad, IN$8,692
Chennai, IN$7,823
Kolkata, IN$5,801

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in India?
The national median photographer salary in India is about ₹11,80,000 per year (₹98,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹5,54,000 to ₹11,80,000.
Which India city pays photographers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹11,80,000 per year.
Which India city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹5,54,000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in India?
Across India cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about ₹3,24,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹17,64,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is photographer in demand in India?
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.