Painters and decorators Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 18,000 employees
25th percentile
£25,380
Median
£30,877
Mean
£30,547
75th percentile
£36,552
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £25,380 |
| Median | £30,877 |
| Mean | £30,547 |
| 75th percentile | £36,552 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£603
Mean £606
Hourly
£15.35
Mean £15.88
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £603 | £606 |
| Hourly | £15.35 | £15.88 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
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
- 90% of Painters work full-time
- 75% are self-employed
- 96.6% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,573£30,877
−Income tax
£305£3,661
−National Insurance
£122£1,465
=Take-home pay
£2,146£25,751
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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