1 Bricklayers often charge per brick. 2  The charge per brick averages about $1.00, but can range from $.90 to $1.10, depending on the job and location. 3  For some jobs, the cost per brick can be much higher.4  It takes 49 bricks to cover 1 square metre of wall. However, brickies usually work with at least one apprentice, so their hourly rates aren't a reliable indication of what your job will cost. 2  Bricklayers often charge per brick. 3  The charge per brick averages about $1.00, but can range from $.90 to $1.10, depending on the job and location.