Professional Photographer Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Professional Photographer make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Photographer in Buffalo, NY is $89,868. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,126 to a high of $137,208, with most professionals earning between $82,151 and $114,648.

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Provide a great customer experience while working with the client and represent the company in a professional manner.

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Meet with our clients to understand their wants and needs when providing photography services at their events or photo shoots.

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Provide your own professional grade photography equipment.

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Edit guest photos complying to the company aesthetic.

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Communicate effectively throughout the project from start to finish.

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Average Salary Range for Professional Photographer in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82151

114648

89868

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

83950

120815

93023

What is the average salary for Professional Photographer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Photographer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Professional Photographer ranges from $82,151 to $114,648 with the average base salary of $89,868. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,950 to $120,815 with the average total cash compensation of $93,023.

View Average Salary for Professional Photographer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,868	$82,151 - $114,648
Bonus	$3,154	$1,799 - $6,167
Total Pay	$93,023	$83,950 - $120,815

* 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.

Professional Photographer Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,982 - $114,411	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,622 - $112,514	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,324 - $116,284	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,324 - $116,284	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,360 - $107,962	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,742 - $118,263	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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