Painter salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city painter salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $93.6k | $133k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $85.8k | $122k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $75.4k | $107k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $75.4k | $107k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $75.4k | $107k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Paris | France | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $75.4k | $107k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $114k | $162k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $109k | $155k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $101k | $144k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $120k | $170k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $98.8k | $140k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $101k | $144k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $91.0k | $129k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $85.8k | $122k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Pune | India | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Noida | India | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $109k | $155k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $85.8k | $122k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $93.6k | $133k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $91.0k | $129k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $88.4k | $126k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $83.2k | $118k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $75.4k | $107k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $72.8k | $103k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $67.6k | $96.0k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Painter do?+
Painters prepare and apply paint, coatings, and protective systems on construction, fit-out, and industrial sites.
How much do Painters earn globally?+
Painters earn a median of $52.0k, with junior roles starting around $37.4k and senior or specialist packages reaching $73.8k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Painters?+
Painters are hired across residential-construction, commercial-construction, interior-fit-out, hotels and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Painter?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Painters?+
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