How much does a Freelance Photographer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Photographer in the United States is $71,415. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,546 to $81,312, with most professionals earning between $52,560 and $90,323.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freelance Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $52,560 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $61,546 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $71,415 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $81,312 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $90,323 US April 01, 2025
25% $61,546 10% $52,560 90% $90,323 75% $81,312 $71,415 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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