Bricklayer Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK bricklayer salary is £33,030 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £27,301 after tax for 2026/27, about £2,275 a month.
Bricklayer take-home pay
Where the £33,030 median goes
Breakdown of £33,030 gross: Take-home pay £27,301, 82.7%; Income Tax £4,092, 12.4%; National Insurance £1,637, 5%.
- Take-home pay£27,301 · 82.7%
- Income Tax£4,092 · 12.4%
- National Insurance£1,637 · 5%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £33,030 |
| Taxable income | £33,030 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £4,092 |
| National Insurance | £1,637 |
| Total deductions | £5,729 |
| Take-home pay | £27,301 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £33,030 bricklayer median, band by band
Total tax on a £33,030 salary is £5,729 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £4,092 of Income Tax plus £1,637 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 17.3%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £33,030 | 20% | £4,092.00 |
National Insurance on £33,030
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £20,460 | 8% | £1,636.80 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the bricklayer salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Bricklayers (SOC code 5313), covering this occupation. Its £33,030 median is below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £6,009 (15.4%).
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Bricklayer salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average bricklayer salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time bricklayer (ONS occupation code 5313, "Bricklayers") is £33,030, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a bricklayer take home after tax?
On the median bricklayer salary of £33,030, take-home pay is £27,301 a year (£2,275 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £4,092 of Income Tax and £1,637 of National Insurance.
Is a bricklayer salary above the UK average?
No. The median bricklayer salary of £33,030 is £6,009 (15.4%) below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.