Photographer Salary in United Kingdom
Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The United Kingdom median is $79,251 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$79,251
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,560
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$79,251
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$38.10
varies by city
Photographer salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $79,251 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $79,251 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $79,251 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $79,251 | $6,560 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $79,251 | $6,560 | 0% |
| London, England | $62,116 | $5,221 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $44,311 | $3,748 | -44% |
| Bristol, England | $41,768 | $3,481 | -47% |
| Manchester, England | $41,634 | $3,481 | -47% |
| Birmingham, England | $39,492 | $3,347 | -50% |
| Leeds, England | $38,689 | $3,213 | -51% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $37,618 | $3,079 | -53% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a photographer make in United Kingdom?
- The national median photographer salary in United Kingdom is about £59,200 per year (£4,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £28,100 to £59,200.
- Which United Kingdom city pays photographers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £59,200 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays photographers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £28,100 per year for a photographer.
- What is the typical salary range for a photographer in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about £16,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £88,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have photographer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is photographer in demand in United Kingdom?
- 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.