Painter Salary in Australia
AU$26.34
per hour
per year
AU$55,732
per year
per hour
Painter - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average pay for a Painter is AU$26.34 per hour (average salary: AU$55,732 per year), which is AU$14,156 (-20%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Painter can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.41 per hour. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$35.89.
A Painter can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.41 per hour. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$35.89.
AU$21.41
Low
AU$26.34
Average salary
AU$35.89
High
AU$42,306
Low
AU$55,732
Average salary
AU$79,395
High
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Painter Hourly Pay & Salary Range
Painting Trades Worker without formal qualifications tend to have the lowest pay rates, while a fully qualified Painter and Decorator with a certificate III in painting and decorating and more experienced roles enjoy the highest pay rates.
Painter - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Painting Supervisor | AU$33.20/hour | +26% |
| House Painter | AU$24.50/hour | -7% |
Painter - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Painter and Decorator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$43,765 per year. A mid career Painter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$56,324, while an experienced Painter and Decorator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$64,387. Painters with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$70,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Painter in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +26% |
| Experienced | ▲ +16% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +1% |
| Average Salary | AU$55,732/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -21% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
4%
4%
Male
96%
96%
Painter - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Painter job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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