Mason salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city mason salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $103k | $147k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $84.6k | $120k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $90.8k | $129k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $113k | $160k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $93.6k | $133k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $82.4k | $117k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $84.0k | $119k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $85.7k | $122k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $82.4k | $117k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $81.5k | $116k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $74.0k | $105k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $78.3k | $111k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $82.3k | $117k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $81.2k | $115k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $74.0k | $105k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $77.1k | $110k | View → |
| Paris | France | $92.4k | $131k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $77.2k | $110k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $82.3k | $117k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $79.7k | $113k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $80.6k | $114k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $127k | $180k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $119k | $169k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $141k | $200k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $114k | $161k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $94.2k | $134k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $89.4k | $127k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $75.1k | $107k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $97.3k | $138k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $94.3k | $134k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $88.4k | $126k | View → |
| Pune | India | $86.2k | $122k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $89.7k | $127k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $81.7k | $116k | View → |
| Noida | India | $90.2k | $128k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $94.0k | $134k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $78.0k | $111k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $123k | $175k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $85.8k | $122k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $94.4k | $134k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $89.0k | $126k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $93.1k | $132k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $82.0k | $116k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $90.6k | $129k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $73.5k | $104k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $90.3k | $128k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $108k | $153k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $101k | $143k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $89.9k | $128k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $94.3k | $134k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $85.1k | $121k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $86.6k | $123k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $89.8k | $128k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $80.3k | $114k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $86.9k | $123k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $89.1k | $127k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $83.0k | $118k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $91.7k | $130k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $77.0k | $109k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $76.9k | $109k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Mason do?+
Masons lay block, brick, and stone for structures, façades, and finishes on construction sites globally.
How much do Masons earn globally?+
Masons earn a median of $57.6k, with junior roles starting around $41.5k and senior or specialist packages reaching $81.8k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Masons?+
Masons are hired across residential-construction, commercial-construction, interior-fit-out and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Mason?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Masons?+
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