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Director of Photography salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Director of Photography roles at 2 companies, updated Nov 12, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director of Photography: postings by posted pay3 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $100K to $190K. Median $190K; middle half $106K–$190K.Median $190K$100K$190K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 1; $110K–$120K: 0; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Director$190K median, $106K–$190K typical, 3 postingsDirector: middle half $106K–$190K, median $190K

Companies hiring

  1. Conde Nast2 postings, too few to show pay
  2. Portage Learning1 posting, too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$190K median, $106K–$190K typical, 3 postingsUnited States: middle half $106K–$190K, median $190K

Newest Director of Photography postings

  1. Director of Photography IIPortage Learning · Beaver Falls, PA · $90.1K–$122K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  2. Senior Director of Photography, The New YorkerCondé Nast · New York City, NY · $160K–$220K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  3. Senior Director of Photography, The New YorkerConde Nast · New York City, NY · $160K–$220K/yr · Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Photography make?

The median posted base pay for Director of Photography jobs is $190K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Director of Photography pay range?

The middle half of postings list $106K–$190K. The top 10% list $190K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $106K or less.

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