Vehicle paint technicians Pay Data UK — 2025

Vehicle paint technicians roles in the UK earn a median of £34,988 per year, equivalent to £16.40 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 6.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £22,248 to £52,224 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Vehicle paint technicians roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Vehicle paint technicians

Vehicle paint technicians apply paint, cellulose, vinyl stickers and wraps and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• applies masking material to protect areas not to be coated and removes any external fixtures
• consults vehicle colour code, chooses appropriate paint or mixes paint to achieve desired consistency and colour
• uses hand or electrostatic spray gun to coat surfaces, adjusting nozzle and pressure valves of the gun as required
• applies vinyl stickers and wraps to the bodywork of vehicles
• removes masking materials and refits external fittings after completion of spraying
• cleans and maintains spray equipment, protective clothing and spraying booth

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.