- Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
- Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
- Read job orders and inspect workpieces to
Painter and decorator | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Painters and decorators prepare and apply paint, wallpaper and finishes to different surfaces.
Painter and decorators typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Painter and decorator you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,724 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Painter and decorator
Big gender gap
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30,250 GBP
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19,363 GBP
Average salary for part-time Painter and decorator
Average salary for full-time Painter and decorator
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12,107 GBP
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12,107 GBP
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29,724 GBP
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19,363 GBP
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30,250 GBP
Salary over time for Painter and decorator
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23,357 GBP
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24,009 GBP
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23,490 GBP
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24,326 GBP
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24,997 GBP
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25,792 GBP
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29,724 GBP
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26,499 GBP
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29,231 GBP
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Future outlook for Painter and decorators
Balanced outlook
21 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
54% chance of automation in the future Painter and decorator - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Painter and decorator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Painter and decorator interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
