Painter Supervisor pay range
State of Washington · class code 619J
- Class code
- 619J
- Salary range
- 50G
- Pay unit
- Year
- Alternate ranges
- 2
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Painter Supervisor is $64,512 to $78,504 per year, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 619J.
- The plan defines 2 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which bargaining unit covers the position.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 50G in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 7 steps, and this class starts at step G rather than at the bottom of the range; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $64,512 | $66,072 | $67,704 | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 |
| Monthly | $5,376 | $5,506 | $5,642 | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 |
| Hourly | $30.90 | $31.64 | $32.43 | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Alternate ranges
| Bargaining unit | Minimum | Maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| As listed | $64,512 | $74,748 | per year |
| Teamsters | $67,704 | $78,504 | per year |
The listing prints a separate range for classes covered by a bargaining agreement. Which one applies depends on the employee's unit.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). 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.
What the state says the job is
Supervises journey level Painters and related tradesworkers engaged in painting, glazing, sign writing, and floor covering, involved in the construction, repair, alteration, and maintenance of plant buildings and facilities. OR Directs a crew of inmates of correctional institutions, and performs skilled painting work. The positions are limited to two positions per institution or must direct crews consisting of three or more inmates.
Examples of the work
Plans, lays out, directs and inspects work of crew of Painters and helpers or crew of inmates engaged in painting, finishing and refinishing exterior and interior surfaces of buildings and other structures, equipment and furnishings; Recommends painting and refinishing work and consults with supervisors and others on projects, determines material and personnel requirements; Keeps records; makes reports; With delegated authority, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of full time experience as journey‑level painter, including one year of full-time experience as a painter lead, or equivalent. Some position may require a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
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 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,827 | $70,592 | $46,827 to $70,592 |
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.