# What is the painter salary in Bangalore?

> A painter in Bangalore earns ₹28,600–₹65,000+ per month in 2026. Freshers ₹28,600–₹31,200/month; mid-career ₹31,200–₹52,000; senior painters ₹52,000–₹65,000+. Per-day rate: ₹910–₹2,340. Bangalore rates run ~30% above the pan-India base.

**Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/painter-salary-in-bangalore](https://solve24.in/answers/painter-salary-in-bangalore)  
**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** painter  
**City:** Bangalore  

## Answer

Painters in Bangalore earn between ₹28,600 and ₹65,000+ per month in 2026, which is ~30% above the pan-India base. A fresh apprentice or helper starts around ₹28,600/month, moves to ₹37,180–₹36,400/month within 2–3 years, and reaches ₹52,000–₹65,000+ by 7+ years with senior status or a small team.

Per-day billing is common for site work and single-visit jobs. A Bangalore painter's per-day rate is ₹910–₹2,340. Helpers earn ₹910–₹1,274/day, mid-career painters ₹1,274–₹1,638/day, and senior painters ₹1,638–₹2,340/day.

The biggest earnings multiplier in Bangalore — as in every Indian city — is going direct-to-customer instead of working through a contractor or commission-based app. A painter on a wage retains ~50–60% of what the customer pays; the rest goes to the middleman. On a zero-commission platform like Solve24, the painter keeps 100% of the agreed rate. For a mid-career Bangalore painter, that difference is ₹6,933–₹10,400/month.

## Data

**Painter salary in Bangalore by experience (2026)**

| Experience | Monthly (₹) | Per-day rate (₹) | Typical work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–1 year (apprentice) | ₹28,600–₹40,040 | 910–1274 | Assists senior, learns on job |
| 1–3 years | ₹37,180–₹36,400 | 1274–1404 | Basic jobs independently |
| 3–7 years | ₹36,400–₹52,000 | 1404–1989 | All standard jobs, some team lead |
| 7+ years (senior) | ₹52,000–₹65,000+ | 1989–2340+ | Complex jobs, contracts, own team |

## Frequently asked

### What is the painter salary per day in Bangalore?

A painter in Bangalore earns ₹910–₹2,340 per day in 2026 (pan-India base × 1.30 Bangalore multiplier). Freshers ₹910–₹1,274, senior ₹1,989–₹2,340.

### What is the painter salary per month in Bangalore?

₹28,600–₹65,000+/month. Freshers ₹28,600–₹31,200, mid-career ₹31,200–₹52,000, senior ₹52,000–₹65,000+.

### How does Bangalore compare to other Indian cities for painters?

Bangalore rates run ~30% above the pan-India base. Mumbai and Bangalore top out ~30% above base; Chennai and Hyderabad ~15% above; tier-3 cities like Bhopal and Patna sit 10–15% below.

### How do I find good painter jobs in Bangalore?

List free on Solve24 (zero commission) — customers see your profile with rate transparency and contact you directly. Bangalore has strong demand for painters year-round.

### Do painters earn more going direct in Bangalore?

Yes — significantly. A wage-only painter keeps 50–60% of what the customer pays. Direct-to-customer on Solve24 (no commission) keeps 100%. For a mid-career Bangalore painter that's ₹6,933–₹10,400/month extra.

## Related

- https://solve24.in/answers/painter-salary-in-india
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