2026 Bricklayer
Salary Guide

Complete guide to Bricklayer salaries, responsibilities, and career paths.

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Bricklayer

ConstructionTrades

Average Salary

£20,000 – £40,000

Working Hours

39 hours/week

Job Information

  • The UK has over 100,000 bricklayers

Other Names this Job is Known By

  • Mason
  • Blocklayer

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and repair walls, chimneys, and other structures
  • Read and interpret construction plans
  • Mix and apply mortar
  • Lay bricks, blocks, and stone to precise measurements

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Apprenticeship in bricklaying
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3
  • CSCS card
  • Physical fitness
  • Attention to detail

Promotional Job Opportunities from this Role

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Site Manager
  • Self-employed contractor

How to Get the Job

  • Take construction or design technology at school
  • Apply for a bricklaying apprenticeship
  • Gain NVQ/SVQ qualifications
  • Build experience on construction sites
  • Progress to supervisory or management roles, or start your own business

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