Average Painter Salary in Philippines for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Painter salary for 2024 in Philippines and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Philippine peso. To keep things simple, we are using the PHP currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฑ.

How Much Does a Painter Make in Philippines?

A Painter working in Philippines will typically earn around 161,300 PHP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 72,740 PHP to the highest average salary of 257,700 PHP.

Average Annual Salary
161,300 PHP
Average Monthly Salary
13,441 PHP

Lowest Annual Salary
72,740 PHP
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,061 PHP

Highest Annual Salary
257,700 PHP
Highest Monthly Salary
21,475 PHP

These are average salaries for a Painter in Philippines and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Painter to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Painter salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Painter Salaries in Philippines

So we've looked at the average salaries a Painter will earn in Philippines. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Painter can earn between 72,740 PHP and 257,700 PHP on average in Philippines. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Painter in Philippines is 174,000 PHP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 174,000 PHP, and 50% of the population earn more than 174,000 PHP.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Painter salary in Philippines, 25% of the population are earning less than 112,620 PHP while 75% of the population earn more than 112,620 PHP.

75% of the population earn less than 233,600 PHP, and 25% of the population earn more than 233,600 PHP.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Painter Salary by Experience Level in Philippines

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average painter salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Painter in Philippines that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 85,020 PHP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Painter salary would increase to 114,940 PHP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Painter, the average salary would be 168,100 PHP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 205,700 PHP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Painter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 222,300 PHP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Painter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 239,000 PHP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
85,020 PHP
2-5 Years +34%
114,940 PHP
5-10 Years +48%
168,100 PHP
10-15 Years +22%
205,700 PHP
15-20 Years +9%
222,300 PHP
20+ Years +8%
239,000 PHP

Painter Salary by Education Level in Philippines

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Painter in Philippines based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Painter in Philippines with a high school education can earn an average salary of 96,500 PHP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Painter in Philippines with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 152,100 PHP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Painter in Philippines with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 254,700 PHP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
96,500 PHP
Certificate or Diploma +57%
152,100 PHP
Bachelor's Degree +68%
254,700 PHP

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Philippines is around 223,000 to 669,000 PHP and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Painter Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Philippines, a male painter will earn an average of 172,400 PHP, while a female painter will earn around 152,100 PHP.

This means that a male painter earns approximately 13% more than a female painter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Philippines

Male
172,400 PHP
Female -13%
152,100 PHP

Painter Average Pay Raise in Philippines

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Painter in Philippines is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Philippines is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Painter in Philippines can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Philippines for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Philippines.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Painter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Philippines

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Painter is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Philippines earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
563,300 PHP
Private Sector -12%
504,300 PHP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Painter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Painter in Philippines.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 201,100 PHP
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 163,800 PHP
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 233,600 PHP
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 PHP
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 PHP
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 773,400 PHP
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 208,600 PHP
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 161,600 PHP
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 696,700 PHP
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 169,000 PHP
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 201,100 PHP
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 487,600 PHP
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 243,000 PHP
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 PHP
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 212,500 PHP
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 384,200 PHP
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 205,700 PHP
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 288,100 PHP
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 308,300 PHP
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 424,300 PHP
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 917,200 PHP
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 PHP
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 862,200 PHP
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 807,900 PHP
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 658,300 PHP
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 504,300 PHP
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 491,000 PHP
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 830,500 PHP
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 885,000 PHP
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 472,100 PHP
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 615,300 PHP
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 PHP
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 317,700 PHP
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 471,700 PHP
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 190,500 PHP
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 204,700 PHP
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 194,600 PHP
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 175,900 PHP
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 152,100 PHP
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 PHP
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 163,800 PHP
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 PHP
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 PHP
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 PHP
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 PHP
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 531,700 PHP
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 214,000 PHP
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 345,100 PHP
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 265,000 PHP
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 208,600 PHP
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 498,000 PHP
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 PHP
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 294,700 PHP
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 180,500 PHP
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 275,200 PHP
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 PHP
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 PHP
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 163,800 PHP
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 PHP
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 PHP
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 PHP
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 232,900 PHP
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 553,800 PHP
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 PHP
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 PHP
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 PHP
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 227,600 PHP
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 PHP
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 152,000 PHP
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 258,400 PHP
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 233,600 PHP
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 PHP
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 PHP
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 PHP
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 PHP
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 185,100 PHP
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 424,300 PHP
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 607,400 PHP
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 320,500 PHP
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 313,700 PHP
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 PHP
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 PHP
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 PHP
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 PHP
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 437,900 PHP
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 816,000 PHP
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 246,500 PHP
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 180,300 PHP
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 PHP
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 744,700 PHP
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 684,900 PHP
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 PHP
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 152,100 PHP
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 565,100 PHP
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 PHP
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 196,800 PHP

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Philippines, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Antipolo 164,200 PHP
Cagayan de Oro 161,600 PHP
Cebu 175,900 PHP
Dasmarinas 151,800 PHP
Davao 181,600 PHP
Kalookan 183,700 PHP
Las Pinas 163,800 PHP
Makati 159,100 PHP
Manila 191,600 PHP
Paranaque 158,700 PHP
Pasig 176,800 PHP
Quezon City 197,600 PHP
Taguig 180,500 PHP
Valenzuela 161,300 PHP

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