Average Painters and decorators Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
A painters and decorators working in the Wales could expect a median salary of £28,649 in 2025 — 7.3% below the national figure of £30,889. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,649 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,832. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so painters and decoratorss sit 14.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £28,649 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,832 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Painters and decorators salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median painters and decorators salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £28,649 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Painters and decorators in the Wales earn 7.3% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Painters and decorators in the Wales earn £28,649, which is 14.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for painters and decoratorss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.