Annual Salary
£16,000 to £25,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Picture framers mount items like photographs, paintings and other artwork for display.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: weekends; flexibly
There will be
4.8% fewer Picture framer jobs in 2027.
In this job, you'll:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work from home or at a store.
Your working environment may be dusty.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by taking a short course in picture framing run by a college or adult education centre. Some colleges may also cover picture framing as part of a broader art and design course.
It may be possible to work your way into this role by starting as a gallery assistant.
Working alongside an experienced framer may give you the chance to train on the job.
You could train in picture framing by doing specialised courses with a gallery or framing company. You can find details of training providers through the Fine Art Trade Guild.
Gallery experience or skills in woodworking may be useful.
The Fine Art Trade Guild has more advice on how to get into picture framing.
With experience, you could start your own business or take on a picture framing franchise.
You'll need: