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Average Bricklayers Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£34,722

+£2,242 (6.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £32,480 · Hourly: £14.91

West Midlands vs all UK regions

London£24,404West Midlands£34,722South East£39,171

Mean annual: £34,420 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for bricklayerss +£2,242 (6.9% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average +£1,348 (4.0% above)

If you're a bricklayers in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £34,722. That's 6.9% above what bricklayerss earn nationally (£32,480). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,722 has an effective purchasing power closer to £37,948. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), bricklayerss take home 4.0% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £34,722 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £37,948 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average bricklayers salary in Birmingham?

The median bricklayers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £34,722 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does bricklayers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Bricklayers in the West Midlands earn 6.9% above the national median of £32,480. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is bricklayers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Bricklayers in the West Midlands earn £34,722, which is 4.0% above the local average across all occupations.