Photographers Jobs Pay in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$20.83
34.9%Below national average
Range: $19.84 – $21.82
Average Annual Pay
$43,331
34.9%Below national average
Range: $41,267 – $45,394
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
$17.71/hr
Range: $16.86 – $18.55
Annual Rate
$36,831
Range: $35,077 – $38,585
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.83/hr
Range: $19.84 – $21.82
Annual Rate
$43,331
Range: $41,267 – $45,394
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.95/hr
Range: $22.82 – $25.09
Annual Rate
$49,831
Range: $47,457 – $52,203
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
