Painter and Decorator listings on JobYay typically advertise £20 to £21 an hour.
Typical pay for the occupation is £17,000 to £32,000 a year National Careers Service
Advertised pay right now
November 2026 snapshot, from 149 live Painter and Decorator listings on JobYay with advertised pay.
Annual salaries advertised
£35,000 to £37,000 a year 25 listings
Hourly rates advertised
£20 to £21 an hour 101 listings
Middle half of listings: £20 to £22.25. Median £21.
90% of these are contract or temporary positions.
Day rates advertised
£180 a day 23 listings
96% of these are contract or temporary positions.
Employed roles vs contract work
Employed (permanent) roles: £35,000 to £37,500 a year 22 listings
Contract and temporary work: £20 to £21 an hour 91 listings
Many Painter and Decorators are self employed. Job listings do not show self employed earnings. Contract day and hourly rates are before tax, downtime, materials, and running costs.