How much does a bricklayer make in Australia?
A$79,020a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,585 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,245
- Equals
- $54,290
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $82,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,300 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,140 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $54,910 |
| 8. Australia | $54,290 |
| 9. Germany | $52,070 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderA$91,140
- StonemasonA$79,020
- Concrete finisherA$91,820
- CarpenterA$77,490
- Tent builderA$125,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bricklayer make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,585 a month, A$79,020 a year.
Which country pays a bricklayer the most?
Iceland, with a median of $82,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bricklayer make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $62,110 a year against $54,290 in Australia, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a bricklayer or a builder?
A builder: A$91,140 a year against A$79,020 for a bricklayer, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate