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Painters and decorators salary in United Kingdom

The median painters and decorators salary is £32,763 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£23,617
Median (p50)
£32,763
Top (p90)
Sample size
18,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£23,617
p25£28,462
Median£32,763
p75£39,007
Top (p90)
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Painters and decorators salary by region

North West£37,752
London£36,811

Pay trend

Up 14.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£28,5982023
£32,0442024
£32,7632025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Painters and decorators salary FAQs

What is the average Painters and decorators salary in United Kingdom?

The median Painters and decorators salary in United Kingdom is £32,763 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of painters and decoratorss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Painters and decorators salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - North West is among the highest at £37,752, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Painters and decorators salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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