Top 10 ‘best places’ in the world for construction workers
09 November 2021
As we make our way through a new, post-covid existence, safety in the global construction industry has become a hot topic, including where construction workers can stay healthy, in demand, and receive a fair and respectable wage.
But which countries rank highest across the world as the best place for workers to prosper?
A recent survey from construction clothing equipment manufacturer Workwear Guru set out to locate the best places in the world for construction workers to prosper.
The study considered three major factors for ranking the best countries for construction workers: the average salaries in construction, safety, and cost of living in each country/state.
The study took into account the cost of living for each country in the world, using Numbeo’s and worldpopulation’s Cost of Living index.
This index adjusts states and cities for transportation, grocery costs, and other utilities that impact the quality of life for a construction worker in a specific country. Countries with higher living costs scored lower in the study.
Using data from Salaryexplorer, the study also compared the average salaries for construction workers and adjusted them based on the cost-of-living index for each country.
Considering that construction is perpetually among the most dangerous industries, with 250 incidents per 10,000 in full-time employment (FTE), the benefits of having a safe construction site is abundantly clear.
Using data from Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the safety for countries was measured by percentage of people who answered affirmatively to whether they’ve been seriously injured while working.
1. Switzerland
Average salary: $79,159
Cost of living: 125.02
Safety: 13%
2. United Kingdom
Average salary:$57,957
Cost of living: 70.64
Safety: 8%
3. Belgium
Average salary: $53,501
Cost of living: 75.79
Safety: 12%
4. United States
Average salary: $55,800
Cost of living: 70.55
Safety: 20%
5. Canada
Average salary: $55,927
Cost of living: 71.45
Safety: 22%
6. Singapore
Average salary: $43,958
Cost of living: 82.63
Safety: 5%
7. Luxembourg
Average salary: $40,731
Cost of living: 85.3
Safety: 11%
8. China
Average salary: $31,931
Cost of living: 41.31
Safety: 9%
9. Netherlands
Average salary: $41,312
Cost of living: 78.93
Safety: 15%
10. Denmark
Average salary: $45,295
Cost of living: 88.53
Safety: 20%
To view Europe’s 10 best places for construction workers, click here.
