Average Salary in Ireland — 2011
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€33,157
2011
Mean Salary
€39,594
2011
Year-on-Year
N/A
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Salary by Sector (2011)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | €47,577 | |
| Information and Communication | €46,915 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €44,618 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €41,322 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €36,986 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €36,904 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €34,304 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €34,186 | |
| Construction | €33,153 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €24,213 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €23,046 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €21,125 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €18,200 |
Salary by County (2011)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €35,825 | |
| Kildare | €35,733 | |
| Meath | €34,996 | |
| Wicklow | €34,059 | |
| Laois | €33,532 | |
| Cork | €33,021 | |
| Clare | €32,770 | |
| Westmeath | €32,558 | |
| Galway | €32,330 | |
| Limerick | €32,174 | |
| Waterford | €32,145 | |
| Sligo | €32,112 | |
| Kilkenny | €32,016 | |
| Roscommon | €31,769 | |
| Leitrim | €31,443 | |
| Offaly | €31,370 | |
| Tipperary | €31,224 | |
| Louth | €31,081 | |
| Carlow | €30,528 | |
| Cavan | €30,119 | |
| Mayo | €30,000 | |
| Kerry | €29,244 | |
| Longford | €29,178 | |
| Wexford | €28,952 | |
| Monaghan | €27,674 | |
| Donegal | €27,311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2011?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2011 was €33,157. The mean was €39,594.
How did salaries change from 2010 to 2011?
Year-over-year comparison data is not available for 2011.
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