- Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
- Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
- Apply and smooth mortar or other
Bricklayer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys, and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on restoration projects.
Bricklayers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Bricklayer you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 30,940 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Bricklayer
Big gender gap
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31,105 GBP
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24,815 GBP
Average salary for part-time Bricklayer
Average salary for full-time Bricklayer
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19,684 GBP
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9,844 GBP
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20,294 GBP
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30,940 GBP
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24,815 GBP
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31,105 GBP
Salary over time for Bricklayer
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26,818 GBP
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27,138 GBP
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27,313 GBP
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28,170 GBP
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29,041 GBP
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29,915 GBP
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30,940 GBP
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30,312 GBP
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32,096 GBP
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Future outlook for Bricklayers
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bricklayer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bricklayer.
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Bricklayer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Bricklayer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
