Bricklayers vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Bricklayers and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Bricklayers earns £224 more per year (1% higher)

Bricklayers

£33,395
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBricklayersProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,395£33,171+£224
Mean Annual£33,035£34,903-£1,868
Monthly£2,783£2,764+£19
Weekly£642£638+£4
Hourly£16.06£15.95+£0.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bricklayers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Bricklayers earns more. The median salary for a Bricklayers is £33,395, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £224 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bricklayers and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £224 per year. Bricklayers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bricklayers or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Bricklayers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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