Painter Supervisor pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 94520
- Class code
- 94520
- Pay scale group
- ST 05
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- J2
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Painter Supervisor is $46,827 to $70,592 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 94520.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 04/30/2021.
What the state says the job is
This is supervisory and skilled work in the preparation, painting, coating, and finishing of a variety of surfaces. An employee in this job supervises and participates in skilled painting duties. Work involves scheduling, assigning, and supervising employees involved in the preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces; prioritizing, overseeing, and executing painting work orders; and maintaining an inventory of materials, equipment, and tools. Work includes recommending and implementing work procedures and methods; reviewing and approving a course of action on complex projects; estimating project costs; and maintaining documentation in reports and tracking systems. Work is performed independently and reviewed through reports, discussions, and inspections by a higher-level manager.
Examples of the work
• Evaluates, prioritizes, and assigns work orders to subordinate staff. • Ensures all assignments are completed within trades methods, quality and timeliness standards, manufacturer guidelines, regulations and codes, operational efficiency, and project objectives. • Provides guidance and direction to Painters and other trades employees in troubleshooting and resolving complex or unique project work assignments. • Reviews and approves a course of action on complex projects such as those involving new materials, new surfaces, or environmental considerations.
Minimum qualifications
• Two years as a Painter (commonwealth title); or • Five years of experience in the painting trade preparing, painting, coating, and finishing surfaces, including two years performing skilled painting work. or • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing skilled painting work.
Special requirements
• Certain positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license. .
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Painter Supervisor in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $5,404 | $7,114 | $64,848 to $85,368 |
| Kentucky | $2,509 | $4,014 | $30,104 to $48,167 |
| Minnesota | $69,697 | $77,841 | $69,697 to $77,841 |
| Washington | $64,512 | $78,504 | $64,512 to $78,504 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.