Media and Entertainment

Cinematographer

Salary range₹3 – 6 LPA → ₹8 – 20 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A cinematographer (director of photography) leads the camera and lighting team to create a film's visual look and mood.

Plan visual style with the director
Choose cameras, lenses and lighting
Direct the camera crew on set

2 Skills required

Cinematography & lighting Composition Camera technology Visual storytelling Leadership Collaboration Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

Work in films, OTT series and ads; most build experience as camera assistants and operators first.

Film and OTT production houses
Ad-film and TV companies
Music videos and documentaries

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 6 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹50K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹8 – 20 LPA≈ ₹67K – ₹1.67L / month

Senior / specialist₹25 – 100 LPA≈ ₹2.08L – ₹8.33L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Medium demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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