Cinematographer
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₹1 Lakh - ₹8 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCinematographer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 74
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Cinematographer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 74 latest salaries received from Cinematographer.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
2 -
8
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(26 salaries)
|
₹0.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
4 -
7
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(4 salaries)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
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2 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
2 -
3
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
4 -
5
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr | |
4 -
8
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
5 -
6
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
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0 -
1
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
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2 -
6
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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4 -
5
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Cinematographers
2d ago
Lendbox
Cinematographer
4 years exp.
3d ago
Red Tape
Cinematographer
4 years exp.
3d ago
Freelancer.com
Cinematographer
4 years exp.
3d ago
Freelancer.com
Cinematographer
5 years exp.
4d ago
Hari Krishna Exports
Cinematographer
5 years exp.
4d ago
KhetiGaadi
Cinematographer
5 years exp.
5d ago
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences
Cinematographer
7 years exp.
6d ago
Physicswallah
Cinematographer
5 years exp.
6d ago
The Sambar People
Cinematographer
7 years exp.
1w ago
Miles Education
Cinematographer
6 years exp.
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Cinematographer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(5
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr |
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| |
3
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
4
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr |
5
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Jobs in Chennai
Cinematographer
· 2-4 years
Pratham Software Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
Cinematographer
· 5-10 years
Galatta Media
Chennai
Cinematographer
· 3-7 years
Prashanthi Balamandira Trust
₹4.5
L/yr
- ₹5.5
L/yr
Chikkaballapura
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| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Cinematographer Salary
1 -
8
years
exp.
(74 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Videographer Salary
1 -
8
years
exp.
(28 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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| |
Photographer Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(190 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Assistant Cinematographer Salary
1 -
4
years
exp.
(8 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Film Maker Salary
2 -
8
years
exp.
(14 salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Cinematographer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Pune
Cinematographer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Internet Cinematographer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Education & Training Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Media & Entertainment / Publishing Cinematographer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Media & Entertainment Cinematographer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Financial Services Cinematographer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cinematographer Salaries
What is the salary of a Cinematographer in India?
Salary for a Cinematographer in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 74 latest salaries received from various Cinematographers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Cinematographer in India?
Average starting Salary for Cinematographer in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Cinematographer.
What is the highest salary for a Cinematographer in India?
Highest salary that a Cinematographer can earn is ₹7.1 Lakhs per year (₹59.2k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Cinematographer in India?
- Retail - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 7.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 4.2 Lakhs per year
- Media & Entertainment - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 3.0 Lakhs per year
- Non-Profit - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 5.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Cinematographer in India?
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 12.2 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Cinematographer?
These are the top skills of a Cinematographer based on 21 jobs posted by employers.
- Photoshop
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Photography
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