How much does a Photographer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Photographer in Canada ranges from CAD 56,381 to CAD 56,691 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,042 job listings

Salary Guide

Photographer Salary in Canada

Based on 1,042 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$56,381 - $56,691

Median salary

$56,381 - $56,691

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$45K

25th percentile$56K

Median$56K

75th percentile$57K

90th percentile$65K

50% of professionals earn between $56,072 - $56,691 CAD

The median salary is $56,381

Top cities

Toronto109 job openings

Ottawa41 job openings

Vancouver34 job openings

Edmonton34 job openings

Mississauga31 job openings

Montréal31 job openings

Calgary27 job openings

Top companies hiring

Precision Record Pressing1

Snaphunt1

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Photographer

1,042 job openings

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The average salary for a Photographer in Canada is CAD 56,381 - CAD 56,691 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 56,536 per year, based on 1,042 active job listings.

The cities with the most Photographer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton, Mississauga. Toronto leads with 109 job openings.

Leading employers for Photographer roles in Canada include Snappr, AutoVerify, OPENLANE, Photos-Unlimited, Precision Record Pressing.

Explore 1,042 Photographer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.