Painters and decorators Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Construction sector are £801/week. Earnings grew -2.1% over the past 12 months vs +3.7% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN01), seasonally adjusted · February 2026
Employment patterns
- 90% of Painters work full-time (national average)
- 75% are self-employed (national average)
- 96.6% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
Male
£29,911
Mean annual pay
Male
£30,988
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,911 |
| Mean | £30,988 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£31,055
Full-time (mean)
£31,545
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £31,055 |
| Mean | £31,545 |
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