Painter or Decorator
Tasks
- Stains, waxes and French polishes wood surfaces by hand.
- Mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
- Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
- Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
- Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 30% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£24,439 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for painter or decorator is £24,439
1,374 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,374. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for painter or decorator roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £24,439 per year. That is about £2,037 per month or £12.53 per hour. New workers generally start on £14,163, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £39,090
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,374 people are employed in the region.
