Painters and decorators Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£30,379
Mean
£29,389
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,379 |
| Mean | £29,389 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£592
Mean £586
Hourly
£15.17
Mean £15.20
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £592 | £586 |
| Hourly | £15.17 | £15.20 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Painters and decorators earn 3% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Construction sector are £801/week. Earnings grew -2.1% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Employment patterns
- 94% of Painters work full-time · vs 90% nationally
- 37% are self-employed · vs 75% nationally
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 96.6% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£30,379
Male
£30,525
Mean annual pay
All employees
£29,389
Male
£31,119
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £30,379 | £30,525 |
| Mean | £29,389 | £31,119 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£30,525
Full-time (mean)
£31,119
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,525 |
| Mean | £31,119 |
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