1 Painter Jobs Munich

What do you do as a painter?

As a painter, you are responsible for painting, tapestrying and renovating walls and ceilings. This work requires both craftsmanship and a good eye for colour and style. Painters often work in residential and commercial spaces, but also outdoors in facade painting.

Salary overview for painter jobs

In Germany, you can expect different salary levels as a painter:

• During the training, the monthly training allowance in the first year of training is EUR 770 and increases to EUR 1,015 by the third year of training.
• The average entry salary after completion of training is between EUR 2 000 and EUR 2 150 gross per month.
• The average annual salary for painters and lacquerers is about 34.958 EUR, with the starting salary of about 24.982 EUR and the upper limit of about 45.040 EUR.
• Painters and lacquerers in the craft earn about 2.010 EUR to 2.685 EUR gross per month.
• In small enterprises, the annual salary is about EUR 33,720, in medium-sized enterprises it is EUR 34,080 and in large enterprises it is EUR 40,800.
• As a master painter you can earn up to 4,100 EUR gross per month, which corresponds to an annual salary of about 49,200 EUR.

Important skills for painter jobs

• Handsome skill
• Color and design sense
• Accuracy and care.
• Customer orientation
• Teamwork
• Physical resilience
• Knowledge in materials science

What training is needed for the job as a painter?

In order to work as a painter, a completed training as a painter and painter is usually required. This usually takes three years and includes both practical and theoretical parts. During the training, you learn various techniques, materials and tools. Further training, for example to become a master, can offer additional career opportunities.

Career opportunities in the field of painting

There are many career opportunities in the field of painting. After training, you can develop as a companion or take on leadership positions with a master's degree. There are also specialisations, such as in the field of monument care or creative design. Self-employment is also an option for experienced painters.