Chief Photographer Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does a Chief Photographer make in Helena, MT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Photographer in Helena, MT is $45,704. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,676 to a high of $60,092, with most professionals earning between $39,932 and $53,235.

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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 Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

39932

53235

45704

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

40175

53792

46054

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 Helena, MT. The base salary for Chief Photographer ranges from $39,932 to $53,235 with the average base salary of $45,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,175 to $53,792 with the average total cash compensation of $46,054.

View Average Salary for Chief Photographer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,704	$39,932 - $53,235
Bonus	$349	$243 - $556
Total Pay	$46,054	$40,175 - $53,792

* 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 Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,469 - $53,952	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,806 - $51,734	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,806 - $51,734	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,806 - $51,734	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,806 - $51,734	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,151 - $54,861	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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