Painters and decorators Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£30,927
Mean
£31,209
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,927 |
| Mean | £31,209 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£581
Mean £579
Hourly
£14.68
Mean £15.29
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £581 | £579 |
| Hourly | £14.68 | £15.29 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Painters and decorators earn 4% above 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
- 90% of Painters work full-time (national average)
- 75% are self-employed (national average)
- 96.6% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£30,927
Male
£30,927
Mean annual pay
All employees
£31,209
Male
£31,209
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £30,927 | £30,927 |
| Mean | £31,209 | £31,209 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£31,351
Full-time (mean)
£33,750
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £31,351 |
| Mean | £33,750 |
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