Photographer salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Photographer salary of $60,000 — after $8,420 income tax and $1,200 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Photographer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Apple★ 4.1 | $130,000 | $130,000 – $130,000 |
| Snappr★ 4.2 | $123,520 | $49,400 – $197,600 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $97,500 | $31,500 – $645,000 |
| Impress Photography★ 1.0 | $78,000 | $50,000 – $95,000 |
| Withlocals★ 4.0 | $65,208 | $65,208 – $65,208 |
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $60,000 | $40,000 – $98,500 |
| Bellizzi Studios★ 4.5 | $60,000 | $57,000 – $62,000 |
| THE ICONIC★ 3.4 | $60,000 | $50,000 – $63,000 |
| Spotlight (Australia)★ 3.2 | $59,200 | $59,000 – $66,500 |
| Verve Portraits★ 3.4 | $58,800 | $30,720 – $68,000 |
| Little Hinges★ 2.9 | $58,000 | $52,000 – $58,000 |
| MSP Photography★ 3.3 | $55,000 | $45,000 – $60,000 |
| carsales★ 4.0 | $52,500 | $48,000 – $70,000 |
| ABC Photosigns★ 2.7 | $40,000 | $40,000 – $46,000 |
| DIAKRIT★ 3.9 | $39,500 | $20,000 – $96,000 |
Photographer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.