Cinematographer
Annual salary range
₹1.1 Lakh - ₹9.6 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
2 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Cinematographer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(58
salaries)
|  ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
2
years
(109
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(146
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
4
years
(173
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
5
years
(134
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Salary in
India ranges between ₹1.1
Lakh to ₹9.6
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 9 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
781 latest salaries received
from Cinematographer.
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Cinematographer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Media Production & Entertainment
Cinematographer Salary
1 - 4
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
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UX, Design & Architecture
Cinematographer Salary
1
year
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 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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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
1 -
10
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
|
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr | |
0 -
5
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
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1 -
2
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr | |
1 -
4
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr | |
1 yr
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
13 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹0.4 L/yr - ₹0.5 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
1 -
9
years
exp.
(781 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Photographer Salary
1 -
8
years
exp.
(20 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
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| |
Content Creator Salary
0 -
5
years
exp.
(9 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Film Maker Salary
3 -
6
years
exp.
(5 salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Assistant Cinematographer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(27 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7 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 ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 781 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 ₹1.1 Lakhs per year (₹9.2k 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 ₹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?
- Patna - ₹3.3 Lakhs to 3.9 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 4.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 4.7 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 5.0 Lakhs per year
- Ranchi - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 2.8 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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