Painters and decorators salary in United Kingdom
Full-time average annual pay in United Kingdom
£30,889
Typical Annual pay range
£23,850£37,852
Based on ~22,000 employees · 2025 · moderate suppression
10th percentile
£14,803
25th percentile
£23,850
Median
£30,889
Mean
£30,974
75th percentile
£37,852
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £14,803 |
| 25th percentile | £23,850 |
| Median | £30,889 |
| Mean | £30,974 |
| 75th percentile | £37,852 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means the source withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See full methodology →
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26£
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £2,574 | £30,889 |
| Income tax | £305 | £3,664 |
| National Insurance | £122 | £1,466 |
| Take-home pay | £2,147 | £25,760 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)
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