Construction

Construction Painter and Decorator

Salary range₹12,000 – 18,000 / month → ₹18,000 – 30,000 / month Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A construction painter prepares walls and surfaces and applies paint, putty, texture and finishes to buildings, inside and out.

Prepare surfaces with putty and primer
Apply paint, polish and decorative finishes
Protect floors and furniture, and clean up

2 Skills required

Surface preparation Paint application Colour matching Safe work at height Tool care Finishing skills

3 Opportunities available in the market

New homes, repainting and renovation give regular work to skilled painters.

Painting contractors and builders
Paint-company approved applicator networks
Self-employment

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹12,000 – 18,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹18,000 – 30,000 / month

Senior / specialistContractor: ₹30,000 – 60,000 / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
3	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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