The salary trajectory of a Camera Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $37,308 per year (estimate) and goes up to $234,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Camera Operator at Program Productions is $72,431 per year or $35 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $132,549 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $54,323 (25th percentile) and $100,593 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Program Productions Camera Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Camera Operator professionals typically earn between $26 and $48 per hour.
Camera Operator professionals typically earn between $4,527 and $8,383 monthly.