Painting Contractors for hire in Chicago, IL
Find painting contractors who specialize in residential and commercial spaces, providing services such as interior and exterior painting, surface preparation and color consultation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Paints
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
- Self-Employed
- Artist’s Work Painting Services
- Self Employed Contractor
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Painting Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $67,425 yearly
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Painter / Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBlanket WrapOrganizational SkillsTrimming (Gardening Technique)Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDrywallPlasteringRoller PaintingSelf Employed Owner/Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsCarpentryDrywallConstruction PaintingPaintsPlasteringSelf Employed Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAlarm Installer LicensePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseBoiler License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLead Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPaintsConstruction PaintingDrywallHand ToolsCaulkingCrew Leader
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsCoatersDrywallConstruction PaintingMaintenance PaintingCoating
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What's the average time to fill a painting contractor role?
The average time to fill a painting contractor role is 26 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painting contractors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painting contractor include: communication skills, leadership and paints.
What licenses or certifications are common for painting contractors?
Common licenses or certifications for painting contractors include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to painting contractors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painting contractors include: independent contractor / side work, crew leader and lead painter.
What level of education is common for a painting contractor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painting contractor in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painting contractor?
Most painting contractors have 18 years of professional experience.
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