Average Painters and decorators Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for painters and decoratorss in the South West stood at £26,843 in 2025, placing them 13.1% below the UK-wide figure of £30,889. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £26,843 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £27,932. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, painters and decoratorss earn 26.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,843 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,932 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Painters and decorators salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average painters and decorators salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median painters and decorators salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,843 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does painters and decorators pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Painters and decorators in the South West earn 13.1% below the national median of £30,889. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is painters and decorators a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Painters and decorators in the South West earn £26,843, which is 26.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for painters and decoratorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.