The salary trajectory of a Camera Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £30,837 per year (estimate) and goes up to £100,239 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Camera Operator at BBC is £72,512 per year or £35 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £132,697 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £54,384 (25th percentile) and £100,774 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by BBC Camera Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Camera Operator with an estimated total pay of £31K - £46K/yr
Camera Operator with an estimated total pay of £30K - £105K/yr