Painters and decorators Salary in the UK (2024/25)
Employment patterns
- 90% of Painters work full-time
- 75% are self-employed
- 96.6% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Salary by UK region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £39,038 | £38,561 |
| North East | £33,220 | £32,969 |
| West Midlands | £30,927 | £31,209 |
| United Kingdom | £30,877 | £30,547 |
| Scotland | £30,379 | £29,389 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £27,753 | £29,354 |
| South West | £26,814 | £30,163 |