Bricklayers vs Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary

How do Bricklayers and Roofers, roof tilers and slaters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Bricklayers earns £501 more per year (2% higher)

Bricklayers

£33,395
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,564
vs

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters

£32,894
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,203

Detailed Comparison

MetricBricklayersRoofers, roof tilers and slatersDifference
Median Annual£33,395£32,894+£501
Mean Annual£33,035£33,066-£31
Take-Home (Net)£27,564£27,203+£361
Monthly (Gross)£2,783£2,741+£42
Weekly (Gross)£642£633+£9
Hourly£16.06£15.81+£0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bricklayers or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
A Bricklayers earns more. The median salary for a Bricklayers is £33,395, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters earns £32,894 — a difference of £501 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bricklayers and a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
The difference is £501 per year. Bricklayers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bricklayers takes home approximately £27,564 per year, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters takes home £27,203. The net difference is £361.
Should I become a Bricklayers or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
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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