Picture framer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Picture framers mount items like photographs, paintings and other artwork for display.

  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.  
  • Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.  
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.  
  • Shape or cut materials to
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Picture framers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Picture framer you will typically work weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    37,585 GBP *
    per year
    13,500 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Picture framer

    Big gender gap
    • 41,279 GBP
    • 31,048 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Picture framer
    Average salary for full-time Picture framer

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    Salary over time for Picture framer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Picture framers

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    Balanced outlook
    71 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Picture framer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Picture framer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 54% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 18% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 17% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You could start by taking a short course in picture framing run by a college or adult education centre. Some colleges may also cover picture framing as part of a broader art and design course.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Picture framer.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
    Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Picture framer. Check that you know:
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    Accounting software Intuit QuickBooks
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    Office suite software Microsoft Office
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    Project management software Bosch Punch List; Craftsman CD Estimator; Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal; VirtualBoss
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Word processing software Microsoft Word
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    Things to highlight for your Picture framer 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. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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