Wedding Photographer Salary in the United States

Wedding Photographer Salary

How much does a Wedding Photographer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wedding Photographer in the United States is $66,673. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,598 to $77,249, with most professionals earning between $51,247 and $86,878.

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Wedding Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $51,247 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $58,598 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $66,673 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $77,249 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $86,878 US March 01, 2025
25% $58,598 10% $51,247 90% $86,878 75% $77,249 $66,673 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Wedding Photographer ?

Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portrait displays, or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception (sometimes referred to as the wedding breakfast in non-US countries). It is a major branch of commercial photography, supporting many specialists....

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    Photographer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Wedding Photographer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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58598
77249
66673

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
59200
79940
67938
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wedding Photographer in the United States. The base salary for Wedding Photographer ranges from $58,598 to $77,249 with the average base salary of $66,673. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,200 to $79,940 with the average total cash compensation of $67,938.
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