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What is a painter's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a painter in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 95 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 65. Indicative market values — the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SMGV painting trade rules. Swiss VAT 8.1% added where applicable.
Reference values 2026
| Item | Reference value (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Labour hourly rate | CHF 95 / h |
| Call-out flat fee | from CHF 65 |
| Applicable compliance | SMGV painting trade rules |
| VAT (Swiss standard rate 2026) | 8,1 % |
| Scope | Canton of Vaud · 2026 |
Common services and indicative prices
Frequent items and indicative reference values (hours and materials per stated unit; the final price depends on the project — area, access, materials):
| Service | Unit | Hours | Materials | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing and painting an interior door (2 sides + frame) | unit | 2.20 | CHF 25 | CHF 234 |
| Full protection of floors, windows and furniture | flat | 2.00 | CHF 35 | CHF 225 |
| Two-component epoxy floor coating (2 coats) | m² | 0.80 | CHF 28 | CHF 104 |
| Exterior siloxane facade painting (2 coats) | m² | 0.80 | CHF 16 | CHF 92 |
| Hanging non-woven wallpaper (standard) | m² | 0.80 | CHF 12 | CHF 88 |
| Satin acrylic tinted paint (2 coats), wall | m² | 0.45 | CHF 10 | CHF 52.75 |
| Anti-humidity fungicidal paint for bathroom | m² | 0.45 | CHF 9.50 | CHF 52.25 |
| White dispersion paint (2 coats), ceiling | m² | 0.50 | CHF 6 | CHF 53.50 |
| White dispersion paint (2 coats), wall | m² | 0.40 | CHF 5 | CHF 43 |
| Applying an acrylic primer coat | m² | 0.15 | CHF 3 | CHF 17.25 |
Hours and materials per stated unit; indicative total excl. VAT (materials included). Market reference values, canton of Vaud 2026 — neither an offer nor a quote.
How a painter's quote is calculated
A quote is calculated deterministically: labour hours × hourly rate + materials + call-out. The hourly rate is not invented; it comes from the company's service catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
What is a painter's hourly rate in the canton of Vaud in 2026?
The reference hourly rate for a painter in the canton of Vaud in 2026 is about CHF 95 per hour excluding VAT, with a call-out flat fee from CHF 65. These are indicative market values: the real price depends on the project, materials and complexity. Compliance: SMGV painting trade rules. Swiss VAT of 8.1% is added where applicable.
How much does painting a room (30 m² of walls) cost in the canton of Vaud?
Indicatively: ~12 hrs labour (12 × CHF 95 = CHF 1'140) + materials + protection, for a total from approx. CHF 1'300 excl. VAT, excluding site specifics. VAT 8.1% added. The real price depends on the project, access and materials.
How is a painter's quote calculated?
Deterministically: labour hours multiplied by the hourly rate, plus materials, plus call-out. The hourly rate comes from the company's service catalogue.
Does a painter charge for the call-out?
Yes, usually as a flat fee. The 2026 reference value for the canton of Vaud is a call-out from CHF 65 excl. VAT. Some tradesmen include it in the overall quote; always ask whether the call-out is included.
Does VAT apply to tradesmen's work in Switzerland?
Yes. The Swiss standard VAT rate in 2026 is 8.1% and is added to the net amounts of quotes and invoices. The reference values on this page are shown excluding VAT.
Methodology & update
Market reference values for the canton of Vaud, excluding VAT, year 2026. The hourly rate is labour; materials and call-out are added. Compliance per SMGV. Last updated: July 2026.
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VAT (standard rate 8.1% in 2026) — Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA).
Trade standards — Swiss professional associations (Electrosuisse, SVGW, SIA, SMGV).
Hourly rates and services: market reference values of the « painter · Vaud 2026 » trade pack, based on Vaud CLA wage scales, public régie prices and observed market prices — to be confirmed per company and project.