Cinematographer
Annual salary range
₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2023
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Experience wise Cinematographer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
3
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr |
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4
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
5
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
Cinematographer Salary in
India ranges between ₹4.2
Lakhs to ₹9
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 5 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
4 latest salaries received
from Cinematographer.
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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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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
4 -
5
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
2 -
3
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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19 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
Cinematographer Jobs in India
Cinematographer
· 2-7 years
Chandigarh University
₹2.3
L/yr
- ₹4.8
L/yr
Mohali
Cinematographer
· 2-7 years
Hare Krishna Movement Jaipur
Jaipur
Cinematographer
· 3-8 years
Xplore Lifestyle Solutions Pvt Ltd
₹5
L/yr
- ₹10
L/yr
Pune
Similar Designation Salaries for Cinematographer
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Cinematographer Salary
3 -
5
years
exp.
(3 salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Videographer Salary
2
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
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| |
Photographer Salary
1 -
6
years
exp.
(9 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
Assistant Cinematographer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(27 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Video Editor Salary
1 -
7
years
exp.
(14 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr |
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Top skills for Cinematographer
Cinematographer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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| |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Chennai
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Internet
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Education & Training
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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| |
Media & Entertainment / Publishing
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Media & Entertainment
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Financial Services
Cinematographer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 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 ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4 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 ₹4.2 Lakhs per year (₹35.0k per month). 2 years 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 ₹9.9 Lakhs per year (₹82.5k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Cinematographer in India?
- Media & Entertainment - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Cinematographer in India?
- New Delhi - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
- Kochi - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹6.6 Lakhs to 6.6 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 4.2 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Cinematographer?
These are the top skills of a Cinematographer based on 18 jobs posted by employers.
- Photoshop
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Photography
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