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 | $88.4k | $126k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $79.7k | $113k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $83.8k | $119k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $98.2k | $139k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $78.8k | $112k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $71.6k | $102k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $71.7k | $102k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $78.3k | $111k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $73.2k | $104k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $69.5k | $98.7k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $95.9k | $136k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $67.7k | $96.1k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $69.5k | $98.7k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $75.9k | $108k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $74.8k | $106k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $69.6k | $98.9k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $65.5k | $93.0k | View → |
| Paris | France | $77.4k | $110k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $69.5k | $98.7k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $73.5k | $104k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $71.1k | $101k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $73.2k | $104k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $121k | $172k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $100k | $142k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $116k | $164k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $105k | $148k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $78.7k | $112k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $76.5k | $109k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $65.7k | $93.2k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $99.7k | $142k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $91.6k | $130k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $95.2k | $135k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $86.9k | $123k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $83.3k | $118k | View → |
| Pune | India | $78.8k | $112k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $68.5k | $97.3k | View → |
| Noida | India | $84.6k | $120k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $87.8k | $125k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $68.6k | $97.4k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $107k | $152k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $80.7k | $115k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $80.5k | $114k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $78.8k | $112k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $80.9k | $115k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $69.9k | $99.3k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $76.3k | $108k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $69.5k | $98.7k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $84.5k | $120k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $89.1k | $126k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $88.1k | $125k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $86.4k | $123k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $85.7k | $122k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $83.9k | $119k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $76.0k | $108k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $80.9k | $115k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $84.6k | $120k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $76.3k | $108k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $77.8k | $111k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $71.6k | $102k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $73.8k | $105k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $82.5k | $117k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $73.3k | $104k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $69.2k | $98.3k | 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 $52.6k, with junior roles starting around $37.9k and senior or specialist packages reaching $74.7k, 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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