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Painter repairs

$50

Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Eddy G.

Ceiling re paint

$600

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Jack B.

Interior painting

$1,000

Taree NSW 2430, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Mandy L.

Exterior Painting

$2,400

Frenchs Forest NSW, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Raymond B.

Minor paint repairs to walls

$150

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Jeremy S.

Remove Adhesive Hanging Hooks On Wall, Plus Tiny Paint Patch Up <3cm

$150

Ultimo NSW, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Nick R.

Quote to paint two sides of house, sloping

$5

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Douglas F.

Ceiling painting for ensuite, front room and lounge room.

$500

Petrie QLD, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Amber X.

Painting wall - small patches

$80

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

Tue Aug 26 2025

Open

Yifan L.
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Earn money with every painting task

$738

per week

1-2 tasks per week

$1,845

per week

3-5 tasks per week

$2,583+

per week

5+ tasks per week

$3,196

per month

1-2 tasks per week

$7,989

per month

3-5 tasks per week

$11,184+

per month

5+ tasks per week

$38,376

per year

1-2 tasks per week

$95,940

per year

3-5 tasks per week

$134,316+

per year

5+ tasks per week

*Based on average painting task prices in Australia. Actual marketplace earnings may vary

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Type of painting job1-2 tasks/week3-5 tasks/week5+ tasks/week
Painting

$738

$1,845

$2,583

Interior Painting

$1,256

$3,140

$4,396

Wall Painting

$550

$1,375

$1,925

Ceiling Painting

$780

$1,950

$2,730

Bedroom Painting

$1,040

$2,600

$3,640

House Painters

$1,086

$2,715

$3,801

Fence Painting

$918

$2,295

$3,213

Bathroom Painting

$720

$1,800

$2,520

Exterior Painting

$1,000

$2,500

$3,500

Apartment Painting

$2,000

$5,000

$7,000

*Based on average painting task prices in Australia. Actual marketplace earnings may vary

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    8 years on Airtasker

    • Melbourne City CBD VIC

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    245 reviews

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    8 years on Airtasker

    • Yaroomba QLD

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    53 reviews

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    4 years on Airtasker

    • Williams Landing VIC

    5

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    16 reviews

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    23 tasks

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    4 years on Airtasker

    • North Melbourne VIC

    5

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    652 reviews

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    Lisandy FID Verified

    2 years on Airtasker

    • West Melbourne VIC

    4.7

    Overall rating

    182 reviews

    98.34%

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    241 tasks

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    Danny PID Verified

    10 months on Airtasker

    • Glen Waverley VIC

    4.9

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    90 reviews

    96.49%

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    114 tasks

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    Rasa HID Verified

    9 months on Airtasker

    • Dandenong VIC

    5

    Overall rating

    13 reviews

    93.75%

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    16 tasks

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    Haroon IID Verified

    2 months on Airtasker

    • Blacktown NSW

    5

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    10 reviews

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    14 tasks

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Top Painting related questions

The data shows that Taskers are typically earning between $200 and $680 per job, with a median price of around $360. Prices can vary significantly based on the size and complexity of the project, with large jobs like Painting exterior or House Painter (internal) reaching up to $1500. Smaller jobs like Wall repaint or wall patched up are also well paid.

Customers most often need help with painting a house, walls, or a ceiling. Our data shows that tasks including phrases like painting interior and painting exterior are also very popular. You’ll also see requests for painting specific items like a fence or a deck, which are great ways to find work.

A great way to boost your earnings is to offer bundled services. Instead of just painting, consider offering a package that includes preparation work like Floor sanding for outside deck or patching walls. Tasks like Painting and tiling are also a great way to showcase a broader skill set and attract higher-paying jobs.

The demand for painting tasks is highest in New South Wales and Victoria, with Queensland also being a popular spot. You’ll find a high concentration of tasks in cities and suburbs like Melbourne, Point Cook, Surry Hills, and Sydney.

The demand for painting tasks is fairly consistent throughout the year, but our data shows a notable peak in October and November. This is likely due to people preparing for the warmer weather, which is ideal for painting projects. This is a great time to be active on the platform and get your offers in!

Customers need help with a variety of painting projects, from a whole house to specific areas like eaves or a fence. They often specify the scope, such as painting interior or painting exterior. Highlighting your experience with these different projects and surfaces in your profile and proposals will help you win more jobs.

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*Based on average prices from 1-2 completed tasks in Australia. Actual marketplace earnings may vary.