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Average Cinematographer Salary

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$59,733 / year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)

10% MEDIAN 90%

$41k $60k $90k

Base Salary !
" $41k - $90k

Bonus $397 - $10k

Pro_t Sharing $0 - $3k

Total Pay !
" $40k - $106k

Based on 71 salary pro?les (last updated Aug 04 2022)

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$52k
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$46k
$39k
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< 1 yr 1-4 yrs 5-9 yrs 10-19 yrs 20+ yrs

Entry Level ▼ 34%

Early Career ▼ 13%

Mid Career ▲ 7%

Late Career ▲ 5%

Experienced ▲ 27%

An entry-level Cinematographer with less than 1 year

experience can expect to earn an average total compensation
(includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $39,222 based on
6 salaries. An early career Cinematographer with 1-4 years of
experience earns an average total compensation of $52,052
based on 39 salaries. A mid-career …Read more

What Do Cinematographers Do?

When ?lming scenes for movies, television, or instructional or

educational videos, a cinematographer ?lls a key role. He or
she acts as the eyes of the director, typically working with that
person to ?gure out what the vision of the ?lm should be. The
cinematographer then brings this vision into being by
choosing the different ways and techniques the ?lmed or
video project will be shot.

Cinematographers will typically have to process a great deal

of information. Depending on the type of …Read more

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Common Health Bene_ts for a

Cinematographer
Medical Dental

59% 52%
Vision None

43% 41%
Gender Breakdown for Cinematographers
Male Female
81.6% 18.4%
This data is based on 38 survey responses. Learn more about
the gender pay gap.

FAQs About Cinematographers

What is the highest pay for Cinematographers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Cinematographer
is $90k / year

What is the lowest pay for Cinematographers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Cinematographer
is $41k / year

How can Cinematographers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Cinematographer is possible in
different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move
to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills.
Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this
role to increase their income potential and qualify for
promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a
Cinematographer that oversees more junior
Cinematographers, this experience can increase the likelihood
to earn more.

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