Film and TV Crew

Cinematographer

Salary data based on 13 job postings

"The median salary for a Cinematographer in Film and TV Crew is $90,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $179,000 at the 90th percentile based on 10 job postings. Key skills for this role include Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Camera Operation, Adobe Premiere, and Lighting."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$90,000

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$179,000

Sample Size

10

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Cinematographer Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$90,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$179,000Senior / top earners

Based on 10 job postings with salary data

Skills for Cinematographer

CinematographyVisual storytellingCamera operationAdobe PremiereLightingFramingEquipment managementCollaborationCreative problem-solvingAdobe Creative Suite

Common Employers Hiring Cinematographer

  • Ramsey Solutions2 positions
  • Catface2 positions
  • Tesla2 positions
  • The Campbell's Company1 positions
  • National Football League1 positions

Top Locations for Cinematographer

Austin, TX 78726Los Angeles, CANashville, TNCamden, NJMount Laurel, New Jersey, United States

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Data extracted from 13 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026