Hourly Wage for Freelance Photographer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Freelance Photographer make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Freelance Photographer in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that Freelance Photographer salary in the US can go up to $43 or down to $25, but most earn between $30 and $39. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Photographer in the United States.

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Freelance Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $25 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $30 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $34 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $39 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $43 US April 01, 2025
25% $30 10% $25 90% $43 75% $39 $34 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Photographer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Freelance Photographer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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34

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Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
30
39
34
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Freelance Photographer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Freelance Photographer ranges from $30 to $39 with the average hourly pay of $34. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $39 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $34.
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