Photographers Jobs Pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$21.58
32.6%Below national average
Range: $20.55 – $22.61
Average Annual Pay
$44,881
32.6%Below national average
Range: $42,744 – $47,018
How much do Photographers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$18.34/hr
Range: $17.47 – $19.22
Annual Rate
$38,149
Range: $36,332 – $39,965
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.58/hr
Range: $20.55 – $22.61
Annual Rate
$44,881
Range: $42,744 – $47,018
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.82/hr
Range: $23.63 – $26.00
Annual Rate
$51,613
Range: $49,156 – $54,071
Photographers job description
Photographers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
