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Bricklayers, groundworkers, helpers, or experienced tradesmen for structural work, renovation, or finishing: Jobby searches 24/7 in talent pools of 260,000+ candidates and invites the right profiles to your construction site. Jobby recruits. You hire. 24/7.
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What is the minimum you have to pay in the construction industry?
The official minimum hourly wages for adult workers in the construction industry (Joint Committee 124), by category, valid from 1 July 2026. You may always pay more.
| Category | Gross hourly rate |
|---|---|
| I — simple works without specialization | €18,592 |
| IA — Category I with above-average proficiency | €19,517 |
| II — e.g. groundworker, mason's assistant, demolition worker | €19,820 |
| II A — Category II with above-average proficiency | €20,810 |
| III — a craftsman who knows his trade thoroughly | €21,078 |
| IV — professional competence clearly higher than category III | €22,374 |
| Foreman (III)¹ | €23,186 |
| Team Leader (IV)¹ | €24,597 |
| Master Guest (IV)² | €26,810 |
¹ A foreman receives at least 10% more than the wage of his own professional qualification, and at least 10% more than the wage of the worker with the highest professional qualification in his team. ² Category IV + 20%, for the worker performing the function of foreman.
Hourly rates based on a 40-hour per week system as listed in the database. You can read what each category entails in the information sheet from the FPS Employment; more explanation on our page about the minimum wage of a construction worker.
This is how Jobby finds construction workers
- Jobby will search 24/7. Jobby searches talent pools with 260,000+ profiles and also activates passive candidates who do not respond to vacancies. The first SMS invitations are sent within 2 minutes of activation; you will see your first candidates within 48 hours.
- Screening for your must-haves. Candidates are automatically screened for the must-haves that you determine yourself. Only relevant candidates proceed, so your time goes to interviews. For example, experience with masonry, a VCA certificate, or a B driving license.
- Direct contact. You speak directly with suitable candidates and decide yourself who to hire. 761T of Jobby vacancies receive applications within 60 days, and for half of them, the first one arrives within just one day.
- Fair price. An annual subscription of €1,500 (Solo) to €6,000 (Scale) with a match guarantee, or €100 per approved candidate. A free ATS is included and there are no selection fees.
- And compared to interim? As a market average, a traditional interim agency charges a coefficient of approximately 2.10 on the gross salary for the duration of the interim period. If you still wish to start on an interim basis, Jobby finds and screens the candidate, and you work via payroll for an interim partner at a market-average coefficient of approximately 1.60. These are estimates: adjust them with your figures in the recruitment cost calculator. If you need construction workers who are immediately available at very short notice, an interim agency can be the right choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage for a construction worker?
In the construction industry (Joint Committee 124), this is €18,592 gross per hour in Category I and €21,078 in Category III, for a craftsman who knows his trade thoroughly. All categories are listed on our page about the minimum wage of a construction worker.
Who determines the category of a construction worker?
According to the sectoral job classification, only the employer judges the degree of professional competence of each worker, and thus the category. You can read what each category entails in the information sheet from the FPS Employment.
How quickly do I get candidates via Jobby?
After activation, the first SMS invitations are sent within 2 minutes, and you will see your first candidates within 48 hours. 76% of the Jobby vacancies receive applications within 60 days, and for half of them, the first one arrives within just one day.
How much does Jobby cost?
You choose an annual subscription from €1,500 (Solo) to €6,000 (Scale) with a match guarantee, or you pay €100 per approved candidate. A free ATS is included and there are no selection fees. Want to see it work first? Take the free Jobby test.
Is Jobby an alternative to a temp agency?
For those who want to recruit themselves, yes: Jobby finds and screens the candidates, you recruit. As a market average, a traditional interim agency charges a coefficient of approximately 2.10 on the gross salary; if you prefer to start on an interim basis, this is possible via payroll with an interim partner at a market-average coefficient of approximately 1.60. Check this using your figures in the recruitment cost calculator. If you need construction workers who are immediately available at very short notice, an interim agency can be the right choice.
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Jobby recruits, you hire. The first SMS invitations are sent within 2 minutes of activation, and Jobby automatically screens for the must-haves that you define yourself.
Jobby recruits. You hire. 24/7.
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