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 | $99.7k | $142k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $87.6k | $124k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $94.1k | $134k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $104k | $147k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $86.0k | $122k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $85.3k | $121k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $81.1k | $115k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $93.4k | $133k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $85.3k | $121k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $78.7k | $112k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $106k | $151k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $71.4k | $101k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $72.0k | $102k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $85.3k | $121k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $78.4k | $111k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $76.6k | $109k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $74.5k | $106k | View → |
| Paris | France | $89.3k | $127k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $84.1k | $119k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $85.2k | $121k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $82.7k | $117k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $83.5k | $119k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $131k | $186k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $123k | $175k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $107k | $152k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $136k | $194k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $104k | $148k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $91.0k | $129k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $82.1k | $117k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $77.8k | $110k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $115k | $164k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $112k | $158k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $101k | $143k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $97.7k | $139k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $91.6k | $130k | View → |
| Pune | India | $89.3k | $127k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $86.5k | $123k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $84.5k | $120k | View → |
| Noida | India | $93.4k | $133k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $97.4k | $138k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $71.6k | $102k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $119k | $169k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $88.9k | $126k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $91.1k | $129k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $92.2k | $131k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $96.4k | $137k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $79.1k | $112k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $87.5k | $124k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $70.9k | $101k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $93.5k | $133k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $98.7k | $140k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $97.6k | $139k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $97.2k | $138k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $93.1k | $132k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $90.9k | $129k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $88.2k | $125k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $89.6k | $127k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $92.9k | $132k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $77.5k | $110k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $94.5k | $134k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $86.1k | $122k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $86.0k | $122k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $88.6k | $126k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $79.7k | $113k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $74.2k | $105k | 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 $56.6k, with junior roles starting around $40.7k and senior or specialist packages reaching $80.3k, 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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