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Photographers Salaries in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.84 – $21.82
Average Annual Pay
Range: $41,267 – $45,394
Photographers outside Illinois, IL
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Higher than Photographers in Illinois, IL
Peoria, IL
Lower than Photographers in Illinois, IL
Rockford, IL
Lower than Photographers in Illinois, IL
Springfield, IL
Lower than Photographers in Illinois, IL
Alabama, AL
Higher than Photographers in Illinois, IL
Alaska, AK
Higher than Photographers in Illinois, IL
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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.71/hr
Range: $16.86 - $18.55
Annual Rate
$36,831
Range: $35,077 - $38,585
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.83/hr
Range: $19.84 - $21.82
Annual Rate
$43,331
Range: $41,267 - $45,394
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.
- •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
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
