How much does a photographer make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,342 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,979
- Equals
- $37,000
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,390 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $37,700 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $37,000 |
| 17. Canada | $35,550 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Set designer£36,950
- Museum technician£28,450
- Chef£29,870
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals£45,530
- Legal aide£34,660
- Social care worker£31,640
- Religious worker£28,230
- Athlete£32,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,342 a month, £28,100 a year.
How much does a photographer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £24,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £37,490.
Which country pays a photographer the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photographer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $44,660 a year against $37,000 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a photographer or a set designer?
A set designer: £36,950 a year against £28,100 for a photographer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate