Cinematographer
Annual salary range
₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCinematographer Salary in Media Production & Entertainment Department in India
based on 408
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Cinematographer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(20
salaries)
|  ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
2
years
(49
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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3
years
(79
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
4
years
(97
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
5
years
(75
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Cinematographer Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.2
Lakhs to ₹9
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 9 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
408 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 |
|---|---|---|
3 -
6
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
0 -
5
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
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5 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
2 -
3
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr | |
3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.9 L/yr | |
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2 -
5
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr | |
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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
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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1 -
9
years
exp.
(777 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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1 -
12
years
exp.
(289 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Photographer Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(2.8k salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr |
Assistant Cinematographer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(27 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr |
Film Maker Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(178 salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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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 By 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 ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 408 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 ₹2.2 Lakhs per year (₹18.3k 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 ₹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?
- 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 18 jobs posted by employers.
- Photoshop
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Photography
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