Freelance Photographer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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Freelance Photographer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Freelance Photographer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Photographer in Chicago, IL is $73,801. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,602 to $84,028, with most professionals earning between $54,316 and $93,340.

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10th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $54,316 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $63,602 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $73,801 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $84,028 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $93,340 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $63,602 10% $54,316 90% $93,340 75% $84,028 $73,801 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Photographer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Freelance Photographer ranges from $63,602 to $84,028 with the average base salary of $73,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,602 to $84,028 with the average total cash compensation of $73,801.
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