Chief Photographer Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

How much does a Chief Photographer make in Atlanta, GA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Photographer in Atlanta, GA is $51,490. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,065 to a high of $67,698, with most professionals earning between $44,986 and $59,974.

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Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms.

October 09, 2022

Provide editorial input and collaboration for stories and daily newscasts.

October 28, 2022

Assist with managing camera equipment and fleet management.

April 19, 2023

Post to social media, edit social videos, and create digital content.

April 25, 2023

Complete newsgathering skills required.

April 28, 2023

Operate live microwave trucks and TVU packs.

April 30, 2023

Edit stories with Sony XpriNS and ability to adapt to other editing platforms as needed.

May 03, 2023

Trains, manages, evaluates and develops a team of photographers.

May 04, 2023

Provide supervision, management oversight and mentoring to News Photographers and Technical Team.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Photographer in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44986

59974

51490

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45261

60601

51883

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 Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Chief Photographer ranges from $44,986 to $59,974 with the average base salary of $51,490. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,261 to $60,601 with the average total cash compensation of $51,883.

View Average Salary for Chief Photographer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,490	$44,986 - $59,974
Bonus	$393	$274 - $627
Total Pay	$51,883	$45,261 - $60,601

* 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.

Chief Photographer Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,961 - $59,940	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,004 - $59,998	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,811 - $59,741	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,683 - $56,904	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,289 - $57,710	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,791 - $55,715	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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