Professional Photographer Salary in Madison, WI

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Photographer in Madison, WI is $91,000. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,069 to a high of $138,981, with most professionals earning between $83,185 and $116,115.

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Average Salary Range for Professional Photographer in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
83185
116115
91000

Average Total Cash Compensation

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85005
122358
94196
What is the average salary for Professional Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Photographer in Madison, WI. The base salary for Professional Photographer ranges from $83,185 to $116,115 with the average base salary of $91,000. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,005 to $122,358 with the average total cash compensation of $94,196.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $91,000 $83,185 - $116,115
Bonus $3,196 $1,820 - $6,243
Total Pay $94,196 $85,005 - $122,358
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Photographer Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,412 - $115,036 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,168 - $116,091 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,266 - $116,228 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,581 - $116,668 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,508 - $112,378 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,717 - $111,275 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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