Average Painters and decorators Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
For painters and decoratorss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £31,686. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £30,889 — making this 2.6% above the norm. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £31,686 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,565. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), painters and decoratorss take home 11.3% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £31,686 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,565 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Painters and decorators salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East 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 Norwich?
The median painters and decorators salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £31,686 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Painters and decorators in the East earn 2.6% above the national median of £30,889. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is painters and decorators a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Painters and decorators in the East earn £31,686, which is 11.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for painters and decoratorss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.