Content has loaded

Photographer salary in Canada

How much does a Photographer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$18.97

The average salary for a photographer is $18.97 per hour in Canada. 473 salaries reported, updated at July 11, 2026

Photographer job openings in Canada

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Vehicle Photographer
Steele Auto Group3.3out of 5 stars.
Bridgewater, NS
$19.15–$21.10 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Photographer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fox on John
 
$395,200per year
View company
University of British Columbia
 
$260,000per year
View company
Freelancer.com
 
$138,667per year
View company
Wilfrid Laurier University
 
$100,980per year
View company
Ottawa Catholic School Board
 
$85,589per year
View company
Abbotsford School District
 
$85,148per year
View company

Hiring a Photographer?

Interview Questions
Interview QuestionsQuestions to ask Photographer candidates
Job Description
Job DescriptionWrite a Photographer job description

Highest paying cities for Photographers near Canada

  1. Greater Toronto Area, ON
    $41.28 per hour
  2. Ottawa, ON
    $29.74 per hour
  3. Vancouver, BC
    $27.78 per hour
  4. Kelowna, BC
    $23.74 per hour
  5. Winnipeg, MB
    $23.02 per hour

Where can a Photographer earn more?

Compare salaries for Photographers in different locations
vs.

How much do similar professions as Photographer get paid in Canada?

Junior Photographer

Job openings
Average $22.87 per hour

Senior Photographer

Job openings
Average $47.94 per hour