chief photographer salaries

[chyron]

how much should a chief photographer make in a medium market? how about a large market? thanks!

[Spike]

ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

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[Omega Man]

"Should make" or "will make"? graemlins/eusa_whistle.gif

[KYOneManBand]

Why can't folks just answer the freakin' question?! Here's what I know: First, a disclaimer. "It all depends..." on market size, competition, geographic location, ratings (sometimes), experience, ownership, blah blah blah. But, a few years ago, I heard from a photog I trust that a mid 20s market (FOX station, but good ratings) who said it's close to $50k. However, the standard photogs there made closer to $30k. My understanding, too, was that top photogs in the market at the "big three" made a bit more. Hope that helps.

[Ralphie the buffalo]

It is highly variable.

But, here is a resource that might help.
http://b-roll.net/info/markets/salary-list.asp

The info is fairly reliable. A chief would probably make somewhere in the top 25 percent of that range.

I hope that is of some help.

[ March 23, 2007, 06:50 AM: Message edited by: Ralphie the buffalo ]

[Charlie Brown]

define "medium".

I've heard that term bandied about so much, used to describe everywhere from a 50s market to a 130s market.

[Signature on File]

In a mid 60's market about $45K and all the $$$$ from the equipment you can pawn on the side.

[JOUR101]

Another variable- The salary will go up considerably if its a union market.