▼23%
£31,068
Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
10%
£20k
MEDIAN
£31k
90%
£40k
The average salary for a Senior Photographer is £31,068 in 2025
Base Salary
£20k - £40k
Bonus
£0 - £3k
Total Pay
£20k - £40k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Photographers?
What Do Senior Photographers Do?
Senior Photographer Tasks
- Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
- Utilize software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge to edit photographs.
- Use creative and technical photography knowledge to compose high-equality photographs.
- Assess, critique, and train junior photographers.
- Conduct photography sessions across a variety of customers and settings.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Photographer
Medical
20%
Vision
10%
None
80%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Photographers
Male
85.7%
Female
14.3%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Photographers
What is the highest pay for Senior Photographers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Photographer is £40k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Photographers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Photographer is £20k / year
How can Senior Photographers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Photographer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Photographer that oversees more junior Senior Photographers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.