How much does a Wedding Photographer make in IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wedding Photographer in Illinois is $68,206. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,946 to $79,026, with most professionals earning between $52,426 and $88,876.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wedding Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $52,426 IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $59,946 IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $68,206 IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $79,026 IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $88,876 IL March 01, 2025
25% $59,946 10% $52,426 90% $88,876 75% $79,026 $68,206 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Wedding Photographer ?

Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portrait displays, or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception (sometimes referred to as the wedding breakfast in non-US countries). It is a major branch of commercial photography, supporting many specialists....

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $69,940 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $69,673 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $63,139 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $63,739 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $64,739 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $69,673 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $62,806 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $62,272 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $64,739 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $61,339 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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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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