How much does a Chief Photographer make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Photographer in Albany, NY is $53,448. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,558 to a high of $70,268, with most professionals earning between $46,701 and $62,252.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Chief Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Photographer in Albany, NY. The base salary for Chief Photographer ranges from $46,701 to $62,252 with the average base salary of $53,448. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,985 to $62,905 with the average total cash compensation of $53,857.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,448 $46,701 - $62,252
Bonus $409 $284 - $653
Total Pay $53,857 $46,985 - $62,905
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,586 - $62,099 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,682 - $62,228 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,364 - $67,135 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,212 - $62,933 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,600 - $62,117 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,882 - $65,160 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Photographer LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $66,955 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,279
JOB TITLE Photographer, Scientific LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $43,980 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,796
JOB TITLE Biomedical Photographer LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $56,951 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,849
JOB TITLE Photographer And Photographer Assistant LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $51,409 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,965
JOB TITLE Photographer II LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $59,164 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,165
JOB TITLE Photographer I LOCATION Albany, NY MINIMUM SALARY $52,170 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,897
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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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