As of March 18, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Photographer in Leeds, UK is £21,533, with an hourly rate of £10, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £20,895 to £24,700, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £20,895
50TH(Median)   £21,533
75TH   £24,700
Freelance Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary £20,895 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary £21,533 United Kingdom March 18, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Photographer Salary £24,700 United Kingdom March 18, 2025

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How Much Does a Freelance Photographer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on March 18, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Freelance Photographer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Freelance Photographer is about £21,533 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £10, a monthly salary of about £1,794, and a weekly pay of around £414. Click the switch button below to see more details about Freelance Photographer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Freelance Photographers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Freelance Photographer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,725 - £40,433, while Intermediate make £37,934 - £40,641, Senior earn £39,739 - £42,612, Specialist earn £41,739 - £45,146, Expert can reach £42,001 - £45,408 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Freelance Photographer £39,600
Intermediate Level Freelance Photographer £39,739
Senior Level Freelance Photographer £41,564
Specialist Level Freelance Photographer £44,010
Expert Level Freelance Photographer £44,185
£39,600 0 yr
£39,739 < 2 yrs
£41,564 2-4 yrs
£44,010 5-8 yrs
£44,185 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 84%
Intermediate Level 85%
Senior Level 93%
Specialist Level 104%
Expert Level 105%
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Last Updated on March 18, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Photographer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Photographer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £23,962 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £22,352, and Manchester pays around £21,267 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Photographer or Freelance Photographer?

As of March 18, 2025 , a Photographer makes more than a Freelance Photographer. A Photographer earns an average annual salary of £38,731. And a Freelance Photographer earns an average annual salary of £22,187.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Photographer Leeds, UK
£12,894
£45,563

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