Freelance Photographer Salary in Sacramento, California

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Freelance Photographer Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Freelance Photographer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Photographer in Sacramento, CA is $84,491. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,259 to $97,893, with most professionals earning between $64,943 and $110,095.

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10th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $64,943 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $74,259 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $84,491 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $97,893 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary $110,095 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25% $74,259 10% $64,943 90% $110,095 75% $97,893 $84,491 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Photographer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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86094
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Photographer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Freelance Photographer ranges from $74,259 to $97,893 with the average base salary of $84,491. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,022 to $101,304 with the average total cash compensation of $86,094.
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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