Painters and decorators and the Skilled Worker route
Painters and decorators (SOC 5323) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £33,400 a year or £17.13 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full painters and decorators occupation guide.
5 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Painter & Decorator
Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd · Bolton · £37,440–£41,600 · Posted 28 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 5323)48/100CSCS painter Exeter
INTERACTION RECRUITMENT PLC · Langford · From £43,680 · Posted 27 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 5323)40/100Bank Painter & Decorator
Elysium Healthcare · Crookham Common · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 5323)58/100Part time Painter & Decorator
Elysium Healthcare · Skelsmergh · Posted 25 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 5323)58/100Painter & Decorator TAFF165
Taff Housing Association · Cardiff · From £29,810 · Posted 24 Jul 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 5323)25/100