How much does a Wedding Photographer make in IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wedding Photographer in Illinois is $62,095. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,514 to $70,700, with most professionals earning between $45,701 and $78,535.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wedding Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $45,701 IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $53,514 IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $62,095 IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $70,700 IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $78,535 IL April 01, 2025
25% $53,514 10% $45,701 90% $78,535 75% $70,700 $62,095 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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $68,959 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $68,719 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $62,727 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $63,074 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $63,941 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $68,719 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $62,807 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $62,320 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $63,941 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $60,865 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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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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