Salaries range from $3,833 per hour and exceed $10,500 depending on the area and category
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With the start of 2026, wages in construction are once again a key issue for workers and employers. Knowing how much a bricklayer earns according to their tasks and the region is essential.
In January, the minimum hourly wage for a bricklayer starts at $3,833 and can exceed $10,500, depending on the level of specialization and the area of the country where they work.
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How much a bricklayer earns per hour in January 2026
The amounts correspond to the current scales in the sector and show a strong difference between regions, especially in the southernmost areas, where additional payments are added for climatic and geographical conditions.
Specialized skilled worker
Zone A: $5,268
Zone B: $5,847 (includes additional payment)
Zone C: $8,087 (includes additional payment)
Zone C – Southernmost: $10,536
Skilled worker
Zone A: $4,506
Zone B: $5,004
Zone C: $7,582
Zone C – Southernmost: $9,012
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Semi-skilled worker
Zone A: $4,164
Zone B: $4,616
Zone C: $7,316
Zone C – Southernmost: $8,328
Helper
Zone A: $3,833
Zone B: $4,274
Zone C: $7,104
Zone C – Southernmost: $7,666
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How much a night watchman earns per month
In the case of night watchmen, the wage is monthly and also varies according to the region.
Zone A: $696,321
Zone B: $775,732
Zone C: $1,164,098
Zone C – Southernmost: $1,392,642
How the wage zones are divided
Zone A includes CABA, Buenos Aires, and most of the provinces, with base amounts without additional payments. Zone B covers Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut.
Zone C corresponds to Santa Cruz, while Zone C-Southernmost includes Tierra del Fuego, where the highest wages in the country are paid.
